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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This supplements or clarifies information in the text body. It is in the back and there may be more than one per topic. For example: experiment details - complicated formulas - interview questions and answers - long quotes - maps - photos - tests - v






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






3. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.






4. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.






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






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. A ____________ is the final document or product that will be submitted once a project is completed.






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






16. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations






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






18. Data organized visually for easy comparison






19. 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






20. Show steps in a process.






21. 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.






22. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems






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






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






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






26. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






27. ______ ______ ______ 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






28. Are reduced images of pictures.






29. Major teaching tool in vocational jobs; used to train people in a procedure or skill and often paired with audiovisual information






30. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References






31. 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






32. _______ are documents written to persuade readers to take some type of action.






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






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

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35. Explaining what the term does not mean.






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






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






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






39. Boldface - italics - capital letters - font style - and font size are common ways to show readers the difference between _________________ headings.






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






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






42. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






43. These build unity and clarity by creating a smoooth flow of ideas. Achieved by using ______ words (therefore - meanwhile etc) Repeating major points or words - summarizing information in previous paragraphs - using numbers to indicate steps.






44. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.






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






46. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.






47. 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.






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






49. A formal document longer than ten pages usually includes a table of contents to simplify the process of locating information. It's included after the title and abstract - but before the list of tables - forward and preface.






50. 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