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DSST Technical Writing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.
Bar graphs
Proposal
Routine Internal Proposal
Sequential pattern
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.
The functional resume format
Flowcharts
Letters
Unsolicited proposal
3. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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4. Explain how an item or process works
15 to 20
Subordination
Operation
Contractions
5. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.
Topic outlines
Parallel sentences
Although
Grant or Research Proposal
6. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.
Chronological pattern
Closing Summary
Progress Reports
Routine Internal Proposal
7. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.
Visuals
Training Manuals
Job Application Letters
Precise
8. Explaining what the term does not mean.
Negation
Drawings
Informative Abstract
Laboratory Reports
9. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.
Directives
Bar graphs
Closing Summary
The functional resume format
10. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.
Semi Technical
Widows
Background
Progress Reports
11. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.
Negative definitions
Proposal
Spatial pattern
Table of Contents
12. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column
Etymology
Table of Contents
Solicited Proposal
Orphan
13. 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?
Feasibility Reports
Instructions
Deliverable
Visuals
14. Included before full report; summarized version of report
Informative Abstract
Service Manuals
Although
Semi Technical
15. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.
Tutorials
Descriptive Abstract
Collaborative writing
Parenthetical definition
16. Increase the wordiness of a sentence
Cause and Effect
Passive voice and helping verbs
Solicited Proposal
Resume
17. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.
Incident or trouble reports
Formal Internal Proposal
Full-block style
Job Application Letters
18. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.
Stub
Plan of work
Descriptive Abstract
Process Description
19. _______ are documents written to persuade readers to take some type of action.
Claim Letters
Sentence definitions
Manuals
Proposal
20. 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
Incident or trouble reports
Memorandum Structure
Parenthetical Definition
Line Graphs
21. A document with an alphabetical list of definitions. It defines terms without breaking the flow. If a document has five or more technical terms it needs one of these. Insert after the appendix and bibiolography
Passive voice and helping verbs
15 to 20
Glossary
Appendix
22. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive
Operation
Executive Summary
Gantt charts
Formal Internal Proposal
23. Margins ________ on the left are easier to read; fully ______ is appropriate for multiple columns.
Flowcharts
Data Validity Questions
Passive voice and helping verbs
Justification
24. Show how the phases of a project relate to each other
Transitional phrases
Feasibility Report Structure
Headings
Gantt charts
25. 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.
Formal Internal Proposal
Although
Transitional phrases
Titles and headings
26. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.
Plan of work
Directives
Feasibility Report Structure
Titles and headings
27. Are reduced images of pictures.
Feasibility Report Structure
Claim Letters
Thumbnails
Chunking
28. A single line carried over the top of a column
Non Technical
Lists
Widow
Expanded Definition
29. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.
Topic outlines
Manuals
Cover panel
Inquiry Letters
30. When using a ______________ - center the return address - date - and closing - and align body paragraphs to the left.
Chunking
Headings
Modified-block style
15 to 20
31. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate
Data Validity
Schematic diagrams
15 to 20
Audience Analysis Questions
32. A ____________ is the final document or product that will be submitted once a project is completed.
Training Manuals
Deliverable
Drawings
Gantt charts
33. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.
Stub
Justification
Analysis of parts
Widows
34. 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
Table of Contents
Collaborative writing
Semi Technical
Closing Summary
35. Included either at the beginning of the conclusion or at the end of the body; reviews main points and findings
Passive voice and helping verbs
Instructions
Usability testing
Closing Summary
36. 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.
Appendix
Modified-block style
Sentence Definition
Widows
37. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page
Resume
Widows
Plan of work
Relative pronouns
38. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.
Sentence outlines
Precise
Justification
Line Graphs
39. The attitude expressed by a writer. Use formal or semi when writing for superiors/professionals - Use semi or informal when writing for colleagues and subordinates - Use informal when conversational style is desired. Avoid profanity or slang.
Tone
Contractions
Feasibility Reports
Headers and footers
40. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.
Sales Proposal
Cause and Effect
Training Manuals
Sentence outlines
41. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.
Pictograms
Schematic diagrams
First-level and second-level
Proposal
42. 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.
Expanded Definition
Parenthetical Definition
Table of Contents
Letters
43. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.
Tables
Feasibility Report Structure
Headings
Sequential pattern
44. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.
Parallel sentences
Orphan
Incident or trouble reports
Color
45. 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)
Widow
Pie charts
Passive voice and helping verbs
Process Description
46. 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.
Incident or trouble reports
Instructions
15 to 20
Precise
47. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action
Modified-block style
Stub
Claim Letters
Conclusion
48. Describes the physical appearance of an object or area beginning at one point and ending at another; useful for product or mechanism descriptions
Subordination
Spatial pattern
Visuals
Tutorials
49. Appear on the top of every page in a document to indicate the page number and document title.
Lists
Tone
Topic outlines
Headers
50. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.
Pictograms
Descriptive Abstract
Brochure
Relative pronouns