Tech Writing: Ch. 1

Question 1

The development of tech writing (using examples, anecdotes, testimony, data, research) is the same as essay development.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is the same for both

Question 2

True or false: a written report to the news (i.e. journalism) is an example of technical writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Technical Writing is...

Accepted Answer

Denotative

Question 4

Technical writing is written to the same audience for the same purpose of essays.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Tech writing uses topic sentences...

Accepted Answer

Only when needed, dependent upon the type of length of correspondence

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of technical writing.

Accepted Answer

Prose

Question 7

Tech writing uses highlighting techniques (i.e. graphics, headings, bullet points) which is the same as essay writing

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What percentage of time does a manager spend writing?

Accepted Answer

Up to 50%

Question 9

The reader of technical writing does not always care about how the piece sounds, they are reading to accomplish a job.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Grammar is important for tech writing and essay writing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

True or false: Many of the writing skills you already know are applicable to technical writing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

The 5 components of technical writing are...

Accepted Answer

Development, Grammar, Organization, Style, Document Design

Question 13

What is the definition of technical writing?

Accepted Answer

Communication written for and about business and industry.

Questions 13