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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Heading - date - inside address - salutation - text - closing - signature - title. Sometimes include subject lines - like memos.






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






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






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






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






6. Describing how a mechanism works






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






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






9. Formed by at lease one suborbindate clause & 2 or more independent clauses.






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






11. Hold graphics.






12. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






13. Show steps in process






14. Show trends and changes over time






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Describes a mechanism at rest - what an object is - what it does - what it looks like






25. Reports that help the executives determine if goal is practical and reachable. Often being with purpose statement.






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






27. External proposal requesting funding for a study






28. Areas that are occupied by text.






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






30. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






31. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






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






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






35. Expert to someone with no knowledge of subject






36. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






37. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






39. Expert to little - but growing - experience or knowledge in an individual






40. Should be determined before writing






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






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






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






44. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






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






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






47. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






48. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






49. A business letter that includes complaint of product - request of refund - or apology






50. 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...