The goal of a technical writer is to explain complex technical information clearly, concisely and in simple language, so the average reader can understand the information.
What is establishing goals?
100
_____ communicate information, which has been compiled because of research and analysis of data and of issues.
What is reports?
100
The ______ of a report needs to be detailed so there is no question as to what the report is about. The _____ appears on the _____ page, which would also include the author's name and the date of the report.
What is titles?
100
The purpose of a technical document is to inform the reader of your conclusions and any supporting evidence.
What is clarity?
100
Using ________ in a technical document helps the reader understand the instructions of a technical document.
What is graphics?
200
It is important that the technical writer know their audience early in the writing process.
What is analyzing the audience?
200
_________ _____ provide information and argue the point of certain course of action.
What is feasibility reports?
200
The ______________ is a brief overview of the report.
What is summaries/abstracts?
200
When creating a technical document, it needs to be edited for __________.
What is completeness?
200
Information essential to the understanding and defending of the text appears in the text.
What is report supplements?
300
The purpose of writing a document is to convey information. You will need to understand the information yourself to give instructions.
What is ensuring the validity?
300
______________ reports include scientific information that is gathered during a study.
What is research/laboratory reports?
300
_______ are an important feature to a technical report because they help break up long stretches of straight text.
What is headings?
300
Give enough information to help them understand clearly what you are describing and why you are describing it.
What is conciseness?
300
The ____ ______ covers a wide range of reader aids, including white space, bullets or numbering, indentation, underlining, bold facing, capitalization, headings, subheadings, and visual aids.
What is page design?
400
A _______ is a document that lists the set of your professional and personal accomplishments. You would present this to a potential employer when applying for a position.
What is resumes?
400
A ________ is a written document, which includes a suggestion or recommendation on a plan.
What is proposals?
400
The _________ section is an effective ending to your report.
What is conclusions?
400
______ of a document refers to its single purpose and its presentation of information.
What is unity?
400
Placed at the beginning of every major segment of your report, guide your readers to the parts they consider most relevant and interesting.
What is headings?
500
A _______ is a document that serves as a training tool to educate the reader how to use, run, install, set up or build a tool/product. It should include simple language and images.
What is manuals?
500
A ____ is commonly used for communication within a company. It may be formal or used to present a report.
What is memos?
500
____________ are often included in reports that include results of test experiments, field trials, specific design problems and feasibility reports.
What is recommendations?
500
Readers do not want to be confused when reading a document. they must not feel uncertain or confused with the information given to them.
What is tone?
500
Break down long segments into more manageable pieces and serve as guideposts for the reader.