Introduction to Unit 3: Basics of Technical Writing

Is technical writing part of communication?

• Yes

• No

Any technical document that is created must have specific information with specific audience and purpose.

• True

• False

Which one of these terms is not related to the features of good technical writing?

• Compact

• Factual

• Practical

• Academic

Audience in technical writing means

• customers

• the management team

• the intended readers

• colleagues

Which one is NOT an example of a technical document?

• Essay

• Proposal

• Recipe

• Manuals

Purpose in the context of technical writing refers to..

• Methodology

• Readers

• Objectives

• Conclusions

The final step in the process of writing any technical document is

• Revision, Archiving or Destruction

• Evaluation and Feedback

• Delivery

• Research and Writing

In the planning stage of technical writing you need to consider

• The people who require the document

• The purpose of the document

• How you are going to deliver the document

• All of the above

When using diagrams in any technical document you should make sure...

• it helps the reader to understand something

• It is colourful

• It has a lot of information in it

• It is attractive

In terms of the language used for technical writing, which of these is NOT an important factor?

• Being clear

• Being very technical

• Being accurate

• Being concise