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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Alphabetical - lists definitions of words - Short and precise definitions - Required if there are more than 5 terms in need of definitions. They should be defined in the text or as a footnote as well.






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






3. The height of the uppercase letters.






4. Steps to complete a task






5. Breaks up a topic and decribes it in a direction. Kinda like temporal - but its directional. Up to down - left to right.






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






7. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






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






9. Show trends and changes over time






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






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






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






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






14. Proposals used when requesting large funds






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






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






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






18. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






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






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






21. Needed if booklet is longer than 10 pages. After the title page and abstract - before the forward.






22. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






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






24. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






25. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






26. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






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






29. Simplified description of a term.






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






31. An expert to another expert






32. Reports that are straightforward info (i.e results of something)






33. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






34. Gives details before the main point of the memo






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






36. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Written step by step instructions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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