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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
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1. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)






2. Used for complex terms or when term has multiple meanings. Follows a fixed patter: indicate the term to be defined - the class in which the time belongs - and the features that make the item unique in its class.






3. Charts that show parts of a whole






4. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.






5. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.






6. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive






7. Defining through __________ involves comparing two seemingly different objects that share a common characteristic.






8. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.






9. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: Is the plan likely to be successful? - What are the benefits and risks of the plan? - What are other options? - Is funding available? - How would the employees be affected?






10. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.






11. Organization Name __________ To: Name/Title of addressee From: Name/Title of sender with handwritten initials Date: For record keeping purposes Subject: Key words Introductory Paragraph: purpose and background Body Paragraph(s): details - explanation






12. Audience consists of laypersons with no training in the subject matter; data needs to be translated into simple language that can be easily understood e.g.; a physician giving a report to a patient's spouse regarding lab results - symptoms - and trea






13. Written to express disappointment with a product or service and to request a refund - replacement - or an apology






14. A single line carried over the top of a column






15. It emphasizes abilities and skills rather than work history. This type of resume is appropriate for people who are changing careers or who have limited work experience. Education and references are included but not stressed.






16. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.






17. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: What has been accomplished since the last progress report? - What tasks still need to be accomplished? - Have there been any unanticipated problems? - What is the expected timetable for completio






18. This describes how something works and breaks down something into steps or parts. (e.g. how to make a dvd player - how to apply for a loan)






19. When using a ______________ - center the return address - date - and closing - and align body paragraphs to the left.






20. Written in short proposal format; used frequently in organizations for minor spending requests.






21. Written for both skilled and unskilled users of a product; include instructions regarding setup - operation and maintenance as well as safety warning and trouble-shooting tips






22. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.






23. Use a synonym or clarifying phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word; easy to set up links in electronic documents.






24. Written as a self-study guide for the users of a product; intended to guide first-time users through the steps involved in operating a product.






25. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.

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26. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.






27. External proposal that may be short or long depending on the size of the potential sale






28. What is the Web Site's sponsor and domain type(.edu.com.gov) - What is the purpose of the Web page and message? - When was the Web site most recently updated? - What are the author's credentials and expertise?






29. Explain how an item or process works






30. Rules and guidelines provided to people who know how to perform a task - These ensure safety within a group. For example - guide on how to exit a building during a fire. Policemen have ________ they do after at a crime scene.






31. Show how the phases of a project relate to each other






32. Reduces costs by minimizing customer calls and the need to release document updates. Product sales and customer satisfaction also benefitsfrom this - although this enhances product safety - it does not eliminate a firm's legal responsibilities.






33. Use images or icons to represent quantities; useful for non-experts to grasp ideas.






34. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.






35. ______ ______ ______ is as follows: Introduction: background information and purpose statement - Body: Review of options being considered based on criteria like costs and staff - Conclusion: Interpretations of findings - Recommendation: Author's opin






36. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column






37. Are reduced images of pictures.






38. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.






39. These help readers decide whether to read the document - find a particular section - divide information into logical pieces - highlight main points and topics - signal topic changes






40. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.






41. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate






42. External proposal written and submitted without request






43. ______ are documents that help people how to understand how to assemble - use - and repair products.






44. Included before full report; summarized version of report






45. Margins ________ on the left are easier to read; fully ______ is appropriate for multiple columns.






46. Illustrate relationships in systems - such as components in an electronic device






47. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page






48. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.






49. Describes the physical appearance of an object or area beginning at one point and ending at another; useful for product or mechanism descriptions






50. Audience consists of experts in the subject matter - data does not require lengthy explanation e.g.: a physician giving a report to a surgeon about a patient's lab results and symptoms






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