Technical Writing and Reading

Every type of writing has a goal.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Technical writing is intended to communicate to a specific ______________, for a specific ______________.

Concise, clear and _________ are the key components of an effective technical writing.

Limiting paragraph, words and sentence length addresses which standard?

• clarity

• conciseness

• accuracy

• organization

• ethics

Telling the truth addresses which standard?

• clarity

• conciseness

• accuracy

• organization

• ethics

The importance of correct grammar and mechanics addresses which standard?

• conciseness

• clarity

• ethics

• organization

• accuracy

Avoiding vague, obscure and/or connotative words addresses which standard?

• accuracy

• conciseness

• clarity

• organization

• ethics

Limiting and/or defining the use of abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon addresses which standard?

• ethics

• conciseness

• accuracy

• clarity

• organization

The aim of technical writing is to translate scientific and technical information in a way that is clear and easy to ______________.

Using language in an exact manner to describe objects and procedures is being what?

• relevant

• clear

• precise

• straightforward