Getting flagged for too many passive voice sentences is the worst, isn't it? But don't worry, I got your back with some resources to help you fix that mess in your essay. fwiw first off, props on being a journalism major! i feel you on the deadline anxiety and trying to balance everything. It's like juggling assignments while also trying to keep your eyes open during those early morning classes. 
So, for fixing up those passive voice sentences, check out the Purdue OWL website. From my experience, They've got killer They've got killer tips on active voice and tons of examples to guide you through the jungle of grammar. Plus, they make it less boring than my 8 am Media Ethics class, trust me. Since you're into peer review and writing communities, why not hit up your classmates for some feedback?
Maybe someone has cracked the code on this whole active voice thing and can share their wisdom with you. And hey, if all else fails, swing by your professor's office hours for some one-on-one help. Oh, and if you're looking for good essay examples to spark some inspiration for your research paper, try asking around in your News Writing class or checking out online writing forums. Sometimes seeing how others tackle similar topics can kickstart your own ideas.
So, for fixing up those passive voice sentences, check out the Purdue OWL website. From my experience, They've got killer They've got killer tips on active voice and tons of examples to guide you through the jungle of grammar. Plus, they make it less boring than my 8 am Media Ethics class, trust me. Since you're into peer review and writing communities, why not hit up your classmates for some feedback?
Maybe someone has cracked the code on this whole active voice thing and can share their wisdom with you. And hey, if all else fails, swing by your professor's office hours for some one-on-one help. Oh, and if you're looking for good essay examples to spark some inspiration for your research paper, try asking around in your News Writing class or checking out online writing forums. Sometimes seeing how others tackle similar topics can kickstart your own ideas.