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DSST Technical Writing

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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






8. Used when requesting large amounts of money






9. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






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

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






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






29. 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?






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






31. Audience consists of laypersons with no training in the subject matter; data needs to be translated into simple language that can be easily understood e.g.; a physician giving a report to a patient's spouse regarding lab results - symptoms - and trea






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






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






34. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






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






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






38. Explain how an item or process works






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






46. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






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






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






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






50. 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.







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