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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






2. External proposal requesting funding for a study






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






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






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






6. Shows meaning of a process or concept






7. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






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






9. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






10. 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.






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






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






13. Word on a line by itself at the end of a paragraph






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






15. Explaining how the item works






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






17. Self study guide for the users of the product






18. Describing how a mechanism works






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






20. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






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






22. Written step by step instructions






23. Areas that are occupied by text.






24. The height of the uppercase letters.






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






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






27. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. Should be determined before writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Show trends and changes over time






44. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






45. An expert to another expert






46. Hold graphics.






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






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






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






50. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests