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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
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1. Plan likely to succeed - Benefits and risks - Other options - Funding available - How would it affect employees






2. Defines following this pattern: Indicate the item - what class it belongs to - and what makes it different than other in that class (if more than 4 terms) . Placed in glossary.






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






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






5. Necessary characteristics: Summery - Interpretation - and Recommendations






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






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






8. The abstract before the full report that summarizes version of report






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Definition uses a synonym or a clarifying phrase.






18. Written for repair technicians. Contain trouble shooting chart






19. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






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






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






22. A clause where the predicate begins with a subordinate conjunction or relative pronoun.






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






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






25. Written for skilled and unskilled






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






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






28. The height of the uppercase letters.






29. Gives details before the main point of the memo






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






31. Ensure safety - how to evacuate






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






33. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.






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






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






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






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






38. Contains 2 or more independent clauses.






39. 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.






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






41. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






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






43. Written step by step instructions






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






45. Explanation of what the term does NOT mean






46. Requests for information.






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






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






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






50. Should be determined before writing







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