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DSST Technical Writing

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

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






3. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






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






5. 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.






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






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. Used when requesting large amounts of money






9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. Show steps in a process.






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






14. Informal written communications used in business between colleagues. The provide a record trail of decisions that can be used legally.






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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.






21. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






25. Are reduced images of pictures.






26. What is the Web Site's sponsor and domain type(.edu.com.gov) - What is the purpose of the Web page and message? - When was the Web site most recently updated? - What are the author's credentials and expertise?






27. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: What has been accomplished since the last progress report? - What tasks still need to be accomplished? - Have there been any unanticipated problems? - What is the expected timetable for completio






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. ______ ______ ______ 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






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






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






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






37. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.






38. 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.






39. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.






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






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






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






43. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.






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






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






46. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.






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






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






49. 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.






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







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