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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. Show trends and changes over time






2. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






14. Written step by step instructions






15. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






16. Steps to complete a task






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






18. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






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






20. 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...






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






22. A subject-oriented description






23. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






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






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






26. External proposal written not in any response to anything






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






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






29. Explaining how the item works






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






31. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






32. An expert to another expert






33. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






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






35. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






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






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






38. Show steps in process






39. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






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






41. Should be determined before writing






42. Hold graphics.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Proposals used when requesting large funds







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