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DSST Technical Writing

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1. Explain how an item or process works






2. Sentences with an average of ____________ words are appropriate for technical writing. Sentences of fewer than 15 words are too short and choppy - and ones longer than 20 words are cumbersome and confusing.






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






4. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: The reason for conducting the test or investigation - Problems - Results and Conclusion






5. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






6. Dividing information into manageable pieces so that the document is easier for readers to follow and understand - Writers use various sequencing methods to do this.






7. Appear on the top of every page in a document to indicate the page number and document title.






8. 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.






9. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)






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






11. Explaining what the term does not mean.






12. 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






13. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






14. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.






15. Data organized visually for easy comparison






16. Written for unskilled individuals. The steps required to complete a task safely and efficiently - such as installing a memory card into a laptop. i.e. printed manuals - user manuals.






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






18. Writers developing a formal document should avoid _______________ - but thee occasional use in semiformal or informal documents is acceptable.






19. Audience consists of people with some technical knowledge but less than experts; data needs some explanation e.g.: a physician giving a report to a first-year medical student regarding a patient's lab results and symptoms






20. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.






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






22. ______ ______ ______ 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






23. 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.






24. Are reduced images of pictures.






25. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words






26. Used when requesting large amounts of money






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






28. 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






29. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.






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






31. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.






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






33. 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






34. The page area that contains no text or graphics - and it helps draw a reader's attention to a particular page element. Improves the readability of a document for all types of readers. Although it limits the amount of information on a page - it does n






35. Using '______________' to link the two sentences best contrasts the information.






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

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






38. Show trends and changes over time - cost - size - rates - and other variables.






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






40. 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






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






42. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.






43. 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?






44. Most appropriate when a writer needs to define a multiple-meaning term with precision.






45. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action






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






47. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.






48. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.






49. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)






50. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.







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