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DSST Technical Writing

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1. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






3. Explain how an item or process works






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






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






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






7. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.






8. Show real or imaginary objects; highlight specific parts; use exploded view to show how parts fit together.






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






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






11. External proposal written and submitted without request






12. 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.






13. Included before full report; summarized version of report






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






18. Included either at the beginning of the conclusion or at the end of the body; reviews main points and findings






19. ______ ______ ______ 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






20. The _________ of a brochure is its front page - and its purpose is to catch the attention of the audience. Usually contain a visual image and a small amount of text. Concepts and overviews appear inside the brochure.






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






22. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.






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






24. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






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






26. 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.






27. Are reduced images of pictures.






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






29. 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






30. Used when requesting large amounts of money






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






32. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.






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






34. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






35. Used when extensive details are required about an item; may be a paragraph or numerous pages depending on the audience and purpose.






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






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






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






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






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






41. Involves dividing an idea into different parts and explaining each part separately.






42. 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?






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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







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