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






2. Reports that require length - extensive research - multiple writers






3. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Defines the item by breaking it down into smaller parts.






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






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






12. The origin of the word






13. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






14. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






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






16. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






17. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






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






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






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






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






22. Describing how a mechanism works






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






24. 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.






25. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






26. Exam of the likelihood of success if the proposed solution is adopted






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






28. Steps to complete a task






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






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






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






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






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






34. A subject-oriented description






35. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






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






37. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






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






39. Factual statements - statistics - expert opinions.






40. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Requests for information.






50. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.