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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
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1. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.






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






3. 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






4. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Explain how an item or process works






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






11. 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.






12. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Are reduced images of pictures.






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






22. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.






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






24. 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






25. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






27. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






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






29. Useful in highlighting sections of a document to draw reader attention






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






31. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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

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






34. Reduces costs by minimizing customer calls and the need to release document updates. Product sales and customer satisfaction also benefitsfrom this - although this enhances product safety - it does not eliminate a firm's legal responsibilities.






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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






42. 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.






43. ______ ______ ______ 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






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