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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. Intro: background - purpose statement - Body: Options - Conclusion - Interpretation - Recommendation - Opinion






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






3. Reports lacking in research - typically reflects a memorandum






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






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






6. Gives details before the main point of the memo






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






8. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






9. Describing order of assembly and how it was put together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The height of the uppercase letters.






19. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






20. Simplified description of a term.






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






22. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






23. External proposal requesting funding for a study






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






25. Proposals used when requesting large funds






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






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






28. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Written for trained operators of computers or manufacturing equipment on the job

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






36. Explaining how the item works






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






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






39. Written step by step instructions






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






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






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






43. A subject-oriented description






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






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






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






47. This illustrates a cause and effect method. Is a 2 pointer like problem solution.






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






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






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







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