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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
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1. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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






12. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






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






14. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






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






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






18. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. ______ ______ ______ 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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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






40. Explain how an item or process works






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






42. Advantages: gaining a better understanding of how the audience will read the document - each member of the group provides more questions and suggestions Disadvantages: disjointed writing styles - increased time to complete the project - and reduced m






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






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






45. Are reduced images of pictures.






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






47. 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






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






49. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






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






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