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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Heading - date - inside address - salutation - text - closing - signature - title. Sometimes include subject lines - like memos.






2. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






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






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






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






6. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






7. Show steps in process






8. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






9. Learning as much as possible about the individuals who will be using the document






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






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

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12. Main part of the body is explaining parts of a whole. Each point is a part.






13. Summaries either at the beginning or end of the body - reviews main points and findings






14. Shows how parts of a principle - process or function fit together






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






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






17. Explaining how the item works






18. The height of the uppercase letters.






19. Defines in pages. Used when an item requires extensive explaining. Belong in the introduction






20. Basic elements: Reason for study - Equipment and procedures -Problems - results - conclusions






21. This illustrates a cause and effect method. Is a 2 pointer like problem solution.






22. Word on a line by itself at the end of a paragraph






23. Formed by at lease one suborbindate clause & 2 or more independent clauses.






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






25. A clause where the predicate begins with a subordinate conjunction or relative pronoun.






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






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






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






29. Any other people who later come in contact with the material.






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






31. Needed if booklet is longer than 10 pages. After the title page and abstract - before the forward.






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






33. External proposal written not in any response to anything






34. Should be determined before writing






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






36. Proposals used when requesting large funds






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






38. Defines following this pattern: Indicate the item - what class it belongs to - and what makes it different than other in that class (if more than 4 terms) . Placed in glossary.






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






40. Self study guide for the users of the product






41. Describing how a mechanism works






42. The empty space inside letter such as Q - O - and D.






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






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






45. Decorative strokes at the top & bottom of letters.






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






47. 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






48. Plan likely to succeed - Benefits and risks - Other options - Funding available - How would it affect employees






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






50. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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