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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Written for trained operators of computers or manufacturing equipment on the job

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






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






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






5. Written step by step instructions






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






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






8. Proposals used when requesting large funds






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






10. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






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






13. Gives details before the main point of the memo






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






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






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






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






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






19. Simplified description of a term.






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






21. External proposal written not in any response to anything






22. Explaining how the item works






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






24. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






25. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






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






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






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






29. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






30. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






31. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






32. The height of the uppercase letters.






33. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






34. Factual statements - statistics - expert opinions.






35. Shows meaning of a process or concept






36. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






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






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






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






40. Written for skilled and unskilled






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






42. A worksheet used to organize and summarize the likely readers' characteristics & needs.






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






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






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






46. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






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






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






49. The origin of the word






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