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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. The height of lowercase letters such as p -j -y and q that falls below the baseline.






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






3. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






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






5. Gives details before the main point of the memo






6. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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...






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






14. Show trends and changes over time






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






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






17. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






18. Present the main point of the memo then the details






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






20. Simplified description of a term.






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






22. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






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






24. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






25. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






26. Steps to complete a task






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






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






29. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






31. The abstract on the title page that briefly summarizes the scope and purpose of the document






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






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






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






35. External proposal written not in any response to anything






36. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






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






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






39. The height of the uppercase letters.






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






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






42. An expert to another expert






43. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






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







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