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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
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1. Basic elements: Reason for study - Equipment and procedures -Problems - results - conclusions






2. External proposal that could be long or short depending on size of potential sale






3. Requests for information about a service - product - person - policy - procedure - or organization.






4. Front matter - cover letter - title page - table of contents - body: summery - intro - problem - rationale - cost - expertise - responsibility - sales pitch - request for approval - conclusion back matter: appendix - bibliography - glossary






5. Hold graphics.






6. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






7. The abstract before the full report that summarizes version of report






8. Defines by using a synonym - or a clarifying phrase (if less than 4 terms)






9. Describing order of assembly and how it was put together






10. External proposal written not in any response to anything






11. The abstract on the title page that briefly summarizes the scope and purpose of the document






12. Often help the reader determine if s/he wants to read it. A good one includes topic - tone - scope - purpose.






13. Describing how a mechanism works






14. External proposal in response to a request for proposal (REF) or an invitation for bids (IFB)






15. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






16. Specialized language used in a field of study or profession.






17. Written for readers that do not work for the company that prepared the document.






18. Shows how phases of a chart relate to each other






19. Describes the problem and gives a solution in the body. First point is the problem - second is the solution.






20. The people who need the information & will use it to make decisions.






21. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






22. A business letter that goes along with a resume when applying for internship or employment






23. Margins justified on the left are easier to read.






24. Describes the purpose - scope - and method used to arrive to conclusion. Included on the title page - really short.






25. Areas that are occupied by text.






26. When the anticipated audience is familiar with the topic - but has less experience - specialized training - or expertise with the subject than the writer.






27. Show the details of how parts of an object fit together.






28. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






29. Self study guide for the users of the product






30. What is new since the last report - What needs to be done - Unanticipated problems - Expected timetable for completion






31. Afive pointer speech - 1 - get attetion; 2 - establish problem; 3 - satisfy the need; 4 - visualize the need answered in future; 5 - ask action from audience.






32. Written for skilled and unskilled






33. Expert to little - but growing - experience or knowledge in an individual






34. Alphabetical - lists definitions of words - Short and precise definitions - Required if there are more than 5 terms in need of definitions. They should be defined in the text or as a footnote as well.






35. Used for complex terms - or when it has multiple meanings. Indicate item - classify - and says what makes it unique.






36. The height of a lowercase x - which reflects the height of the main bodies of the lowercase letters.






37. (Structured reports) - Reports that keep reader informed on a large project






38. Domain name - purpose of the message? - how recent? - author's credentials? Avoid using only one source.






39. Summary of written doc that lets reader know if they want to read the article






40. Heading - date - inside address - salutation - text - closing - signature - title. Sometimes include subject lines - like memos.






41. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






42. A clause that can stand alone as a sentence if punctuation is added.






43. The origin of the word






44. Reports that help the executives determine if goal is practical and reachable. Often being with purpose statement.






45. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






46. Written for trained operators of computers or manufacturing equipment on the job

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47. Puts stuff into chronological order. Each point is a step in a process.






48. Summaries before full report - includes main points and proposal - often persuasive






49. Teaching tools for vocational jobs - often paired with audiovisual info






50. Requests for information.







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