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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






2. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






3. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






4. Requests for information.






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






6. Use of icons to represent quantities. Nice for nonexperts to understand






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






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






9. The expanded version of the descriptive abstract. Covers conclusions and recommendations. Placed before full report.






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






11. 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.






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






13. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






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






15. Intro: background - purpose statement - Body: Options - Conclusion - Interpretation - Recommendation - Opinion






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






17. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






18. Expert to someone with no knowledge of subject






19. The origin of the word






20. 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.






21. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






22. Steps to complete a task






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






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






25. 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






26. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






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






28. Gives details before the main point of the memo






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






30. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






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






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






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






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






36. External proposal requesting funding for a study






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






38. Sent when the writer is dissatisfied with a product or service.






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






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






41. Explaining how the item works






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






43. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






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






45. Should be determined before writing






46. Written step by step instructions






47. Describing how a mechanism works






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






49. Proposals used when requesting large funds






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