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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. Defines by using a synonym - or a clarifying phrase (if less than 4 terms)






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






3. 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.






4. The height of the segment of lowercase lettes such as h -d -f - and b that rises above the x-height.






5. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






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






7. Reports that are straightforward info (i.e results of something)






8. Explaining how the item works






9. Shows meaning of a process or concept






10. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






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






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






13. Describes the process from the writer's point of view






14. Uses extensive detail for the item. Can be several pages long.






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






16. Describes a mechanism at rest - what an object is - what it does - what it looks like






17. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






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






20. Show trends and changes over time






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






22. External proposal written not in any response to anything






23. An expert to another expert






24. A business letter that asks about product - service - procedure






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






26. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






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






29. One that is intended to be used only within the company or organization that prepared it.






30. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






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






32. Communication written for and about business & industry - focusing on products and services; presented in a user-friendly format






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






34. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






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






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






37. Written step by step instructions






38. A worksheet used to organize and summarize the likely readers' characteristics & needs.






39. Includes the name - title - company - and address of the intended recipient.






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






41. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






42. Areas that are occupied by text.






43. The height of the uppercase letters.






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






45. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






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






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






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






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






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