Technical Writing: Checkpoint #1

The primary goal in technical writing is...

• to persuade a variety of audiences in the business and professional world to follow written orders for the benefit of a collective group.

• to investigate the cause of world issues and address them in writing.

• to effectively communicate (through writing) with a variety of audiences, especially those involving the professional world.

• to produce writing that will promote new products and participate in marketing research.

Which two types of writing are examples of technical writing?

• personal essay

• how-to guide

• news article

• instructions

Read this sentence:

At this point in time, the latest iPad is expensive due to the fact that it has no competition.

What word(s) could be deleted to make this sentence more concise without changing the meaning of the sentence?

• "At this point in time"

• "latest"

• "due to the fact that"

• Both phrases "at this point in time" and "due to the fact that"

the intended readers, viewers, or listeners of a message.

• audience

• group

• friends

• animals

What is the main purpose of a technical writer?

• To entertain the audience with creative stories.

• To persuade the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• To provide clear and concise information to the audience.

• To critique various works of literature.

Read this sentence:

Despite the fact that it was raining, he decided to go for a run.

What word(s) could be deleted to make this sentence more concise without changing the meaning of the sentence?

• "Despite the fact that"

• "it was raining"

• "he decided"

• "for a run"

The word "memo" is short for:

• Memorial

• Memorative

• Memorandum

• Moratorium

What components should go into a HEADING of a policy memo? Click all that apply:

• Who the memo is TO and FROM

• Subject and date

• Topic and salutation

• Email address of recipient(s)

What is the purpose of a policy memo?

• to lay out a new policy or procedure that you want your staff to follow

• to identify a problem and propose possible solutions

• to provide training information to employees regarding company policy

• to outline safety rules that staff must follow

In which of the following ways does the format of a policy memo differ from a standard professional email?

• A policy memo has a subject and a standard professional email does not.

• A policy memo and a standard email have the same format
• A standard professional email includes a salutation and formal closing, and a policy email does not.

• A policy memo is usually shorter than a standard email