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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Clarifies information presented in the document. Sometimes more than one is needed. If so - they must be in order that they appear in the text - and each is named A - B - etc...






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






3. 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






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






5. Describing how a mechanism works






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






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






8. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






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






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






11. Areas that are occupied by text.






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






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






14. A subject-oriented description






15. The origin of the word






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






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






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






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






20. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






21. The height of lowercase letters such as p -j -y and q that falls below the baseline.






22. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






23. Words & phrases that are not generally used in modern communications but were common in previous decades.






24. Should be determined before writing






25. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






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. Explaining how the item works






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






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






30. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






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






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






34. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






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

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36. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






38. Shows meaning of a process or concept






39. Reports that can be used for policies - instructions - recommending - and requesting info. Written to colleagues.






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






41. External proposal written not in any response to anything






42. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






43. Hold graphics.






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






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






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






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






48. External proposal requesting funding for a study






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






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