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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. The abstract on the title page that briefly summarizes the scope and purpose of the document






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






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






4. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






5. Steps to complete a task






6. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






7. Emphasizes important info. Used for recommendations






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






9. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






10. Written for skilled and unskilled






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






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






13. 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






14. A subject-oriented description






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






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






17. 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...






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






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






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






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






22. Show trends and changes over time






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






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






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






26. External proposal requesting funding for a study






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






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






29. Self study guide for the users of the product






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






31. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






32. Simplified description of a term.






33. The height of the uppercase letters.






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






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






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






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






38. An expert to another expert






39. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






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






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






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






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






44. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






45. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






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






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






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






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






50. The origin of the word







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