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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 process from the writer's point of view






2. Describing how a mechanism works






3. Show the details of how parts of an object fit together.






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






5. Hold graphics.






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






7. Factual statements - statistics - expert opinions.






8. The abstract before the full report that summarizes version of report






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






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






11. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






12. The height of the uppercase letters.






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






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






15. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






16. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






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






18. Decorative strokes at the top & bottom of letters.






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






20. A clause that can stand alone as a sentence if punctuation is added.






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






22. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






23. Steps to complete a task






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






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






26. Describes how something works - breaks down process into steps






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






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






29. Expert to someone with no knowledge of subject






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






31. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






32. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






33. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






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






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






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






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






38. External proposal written not in any response to anything






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






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






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






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






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






44. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






45. 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.






46. The origin of the word






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






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






49. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






50. Translate numbers into shapes or colors