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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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






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






8. Major teaching tool in vocational jobs; used to train people in a procedure or skill and often paired with audiovisual information






9. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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?






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






18. 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






19. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.






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






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






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






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






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






25. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.






26. What is the background of the audience? Global? - What is the reader's experience - What is the attitude of the audience on subject? - What are the needs/interests/expectations of the audience? - Will multiple audiences/skill levels read this?






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






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






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






30. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






31. 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.






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






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






34. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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

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






37. 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.






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






39. Appear on the top of every page in a document to indicate the page number and document title.






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. Are reduced images of pictures.