Technical Writing Final Review

Front 1

Define Technical Communication.

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A process of managing technical information that allows people to take action

Front 2

What are the 4 qualities of Technical Writing?

Back 2

1. Reader centered,

2. International & cross cultural,

3. Interactive & Adaptable,

4. Visual

Front 3

What are the 3 basic organization parts?

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1. Introduction,

2. Body,

3. Conclusion

Front 4

What are the 4 types of readers?

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1. Primary (target)

2. Secondary (advising)

3. Tertiary (evaluators i.e. team members)

4. Gatekeepers (supervisors)

Front 5

Define Genre.

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A predictable pattern for organizing information to achieve specific purposes i.e. memos, instructions, proposals, etc.

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What are the 4 Introduction Moves?

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1. Define a subject

2. Provide background information

3. Stress the importance of the subject

4. Forecast content

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What are the 4 features of technical descriptions?

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1. Specific and precise title

2. Introduction

3. Description of features, function, or stages

4. Conclusion

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What are the 3 things the body of a Technical Description can describe?

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1. Subject's features,

2. Functions,

3. Stages.

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What should be used in a Technical Description to help the reader visualize the subject?

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1. Figurative language (Analogies Metaphors, & Similes)

2. Imagery (appeal to senses)

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What are the 4 basic features of Instructions?

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1. Specific + precise title

2. List of parts, tools, and conditions

3. Sequentially ordered steps

4. Troubleshooting information

Front 11

Define Feedback Statement

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A statement that helps readers assess their progress

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What are the 3 effective steps to instructions?

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1. Use command voice

2. State one action per step only

3. Provide feedback

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What is a good page design?

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It will create a sense of order and give the reader obvious "access points."

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What are the 5 page design access points?

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1. Balance

2. Alignment

3. Grouping

4. Consistency

5. Contrast

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What are the 4 guidelines for graphics?

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1. Graphics reinforce text (not replace it)

2. Should be ethical

3, Tell a simple story

4. Label + place properly (captions + arrangements)

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What are the 8 sections to a proposal?

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1. Introduction

2. Body

3. Current Situation

4. Project Plan

5. Qualifications

6. Costs & Benefits

7. Conclusion

8. Works Cited (if necessary)

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What are the required Movements of a Project Plan of a Proposal?

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1. State the objective

2. Describe the plan's major and minor steps

3. Identify solutions

4. Identify deliverables or outcomes

Front 18

What are the 7 Basic Features of an Analytical Report?

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1. Front Matter (Title Page

2. Introduction

3. Methodology

4. Results

5. Discussion

6. Conclusion

7. Back Matter (Works Cited)

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What does the Methodology include?

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It should walk your readers step-by-step through the major parts of your study and discuss the minor parts

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What are the 5 thins you should consider when determining the usefulness and credibility of sources?

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1. The credentials of the author

2. Reputation of the publisher

3. Revelance

4. Date of publication

5. Their works cited (sources)

Front 21

What is Triangulating research resources?

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It means you collect information from electronic media, print media, and empirical sources.