Technical writing is often marked with numbers and/or symbols such as _________ _________.
Bullet points
200
What is a counterclaim?
A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim.
200
What are the seven types of logical fallacies we have discussed in class?
Hasty generalization, Ad hominem, slippery slope, non-sequitur, red herring, begging the question.
300
Academic summary differs from a personal reviews because...
No personal opinion or commentary.
300
What point-of-view is informational text written in?
Third-person
300
The three subtypes of technical writing are…
instructional, business, and marketing
300
What is argumentative writing?
An argument is a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating that the writer’s position, belief, or conclusion is valid.
300
What is an original example of the ad hominem logical fallacy?
She hates math, because she is an English teacher.
400
In an academic summary, the writer must refrain from using his/her personal opinion, also known as being ____________.
Objective
400
What writing genre does informational text come from?
Non-fiction
400
Why is it important that we know how to write technical documents?
-Low level employees can expect to spend 20% time writing and more as they move up the corporate ladder
-American Businesses lose $1 billion a year because of poorly written communications
400
What is the difference between argument and persuasion?
-Factual vs. opinion
-argument includes counterclaims
-logic vs. emotion
400
“The sky is pink, because the grass is green” is what kind of logical fallacy?
Non-sequitur
500
An academic summary should be about ____ - _____% of the original text.
15 - 20%
500
At least three elements of informational text are…
Visuals/aids, vocabulary, major ideas, supporting details, author’s purpose
500
What are the five content objectives for technical writing?
Strive for clarity, Be brief, Lay out the document for easy reading, know your audience, Be accurate.
500
How can visual argument be more impactful than written argument?
-Transports the viewer immediately to a certain time/place
-Evokes emotion
500
Where does the name "Red Herring" come from?
Red Herring is type of fish.
The name originated in the 17th century, when prisoners who escaped prison sometimes used the scent of fish to throw off the pursuit of bloodhounds.