Module 1&2

Question 1

Technical Writing sometimes called ________, is writing for a specific purpose and with a specific goal. Usually its goal is to inform/instruct, persuade/argue.

Answer 1

Business Writing

Question 2

Technical writing can really be considered ________ because there are two people or groups involved in the communication. One party has a clear goal to inform or persuade the other party.

Answer 2

Transactional writing

Question 3

It is an audience-centered means of communication that provides a reader with clear and easy access to information.

Answer 3

Technical Writing

Question 4

The technical writer and reader have a _______ relationship

Answer 4

vis-à-vis

Question 5

Why is it important to have Technical Writing skills?

Answer 5

1. getting a job –
   - preparing a resume or curriculum vitae,
   - cover letter,
   - application, and portfolio;
2. doing your job –
   - preparing memos,
   - letters,
   - reports,
   - instructions,
   - case reports,
   - reviews, assignments, descriptions, etc.; and
3. keeping your job –
   - communicating with management, co-workers, peers, patients/students/public.

Question 6

shows a hierarchical structure and a coordinate structure of information leads the reader through text.

Answer 6

Format

Question 7

is significant in providing the reader with a thorough understanding of the purpose of the documents, how the document relates to the reader’s needs, and what action is expected of the reader.

Answer 7

Language

Question 8

Principles to Guide Technical Writing

Answer 8

1. Remember your purpose (to inform or persuade),
2. Remember your audience (their concerns, background, attitude toward your purpose),
3. Make your content specific to its purpose and audience,
4. Write clearly and precisely (active voice, appropriate language to audience),

Question 9

Main purpose of technical writing

Answer 9

to provide complex information to readers in a way that they can understand and apply, even if they don’t have prior knowledge of the topic.

Question 10

explains how a particular object works or how to complete a task or project.

Answer 10

Technical Writing

Question 11

Purpose of Technical Writing

Answer 11

To inform,
to instruct,
to refer and
to persuade.

Question 12

Properties of Technical Writing

Answer 12

1. Accuracy
2. Clarity
3. Descriptiveness
4. Correctness

Question 13

One of the essential characteristics of technical writing is maintaining _____. Technical writing requires that the information you provide is based on ______ and quality content.

Answer 13

accuracy

Question 14

Try cutting down on the use of jargons because again, this is going to confuse the customers. Keep your language and expression simple and meaningful.

Answer 14

Clarity

Question 15

make sure you cover every aspect of its functioning. Be as ______ in distinguishing the technical product as you can.

Answer 15

Descriptiveness

Question 16

Technical writing requires that you use correct grammar and sentence structure.

Answer 16

Correctness

Question 17

has a specific audience and is purposeful, usually intended to solve a problem for that audience. One area that really sets _______ apart is that it is quite often collaborative

Answer 17

Technical communication

Question 18

The excellence of technical writing is judged by

Answer 18

1. clarity,
2. accuracy,
3. comprehensiveness,
4. accessibility,
5. conciseness,
6. professional appearance, and
7. correctness.

Question 19

Seven principles to guide technical writing

Answer 19

1. remember your purpose (to inform or persuade),
2. remember your audience (their concerns, background, attitude toward your purpose),
3. make your content specific to its purpose and audience,
4. write clearly and
5. precisely (active voice, appropriate language to audience),
6. make good use of visuals (good page design and graphics), and
7. be ethical (truthful, full disclosure, no plagiarizing).

Question 20

Uses of Technical Writing

Answer 20

to create brochures, newsletters, instruction manuals on how to use a specific electronic/chemical product, product descriptions and various marketing and promotional materials Hence it broadly falls into the category and advertising and marketing copywriting.

Question 21

Technical writing can be broadly divided into the following kinds:

Answer 21

1. Legal
2. Medical
3. Scientific
4. Mechanical
5. Business
6. Expository

Question 22

Academic Writing versus Technical Writing

Answer 22

academic writing
- write an assignment, a story, a letter, etc..
- may or may not have a reader.

• can be fiction, nonfiction, or a combination of both, and can serve any purpose.

technical writing
- has a definite purpose
- will always have a reader.

• is always nonfiction, with the purpose of educating or instructing