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






2. Written step by step instructions






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






4. Factual statements - statistics - expert opinions.






5. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






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






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






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






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






10. An expert to another expert






11. Simplified description of a term.






12. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






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






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






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






17. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






18. The origin of the word






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






20. Hold graphics.






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






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






23. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






24. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






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






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






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






28. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






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






30. Show trends and changes over time






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Include material that other people have drawn from primary sources.






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






40. 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.






41. Steps to complete a task






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






43. 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






44. Shows meaning of a process or concept






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






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






47. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






48. Areas that are occupied by text.






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






50. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations