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WorksheetsIntroduction to Tech Writing
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 18mins
Directions: Choose which writing process is the given example.
Gathering of information
pre-writing
drafting
brainstorming
revising
Choose the best answer.
Which type of writing is NOT an example of technical writing?
personal essay
how-to guide
manuals
textbook
Choose the best answer.
Choose the technical word in the sentence:
Scientists use the word matter to describe the substances of which objects are made.
objects
matter
describe
substances
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Choose the example for technical meaning.
Sunshine colored daisies filled the grassy fields.
The seed begins the life cycle of a plant.
Flowers as fresh as a load of laundry.
The weather is fine today.
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Words used in specific areas of different fields. These words are used to describe the meanings of specific things.
figurative
technical
connotative
denotative
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There are ____ steps in the Writing Process.
3
5
4
6
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When the writer creates a list, a chart, a table or a thinking map, they are in which stage of the Writing Process?
Pre-writing
Revising
Proof-reading
Drafting
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Jaden is looking over her writing to see if there are any misspelled word, end marks and words that need to be capitalize. Which stage of the Writing Process is Jaden in?
Drafting
Revising
Proof-reading
Editing
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Christopher is putting his ideas on paper. He is not concerned with spelling of punctuation mistakes. What stage of the Writing Process is Christopher in?
Drafting
Revising
Proof-reading
Editing
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Tyler has complete his writing essay. He has reread it and made corrections. There are not any misspelled words or grammatical errors, and he is read to share his writing. Which stage of the Writing Process does it sound like Tyler is in?
Editing
Publishing
Proof-reading
Editing
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What is revising?
When the writer create a list.
When the writer look over his or her writing for capitalization.
When the writer move ideas around, put them in different order, or add information.
When the writer shows his writing to others for suggestions or corrections.
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Do you agree with the statement, "I should never let anyone else look at my work until I have published my writing"?
Yes, I don't want anyone to steal my ideas!
No, a second set of eyes might find errors I missed.
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The followings are the purposes of Technical Writing, EXCEPT
to inform
to oppose
to propose
to instruct
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Creative writing is defined as...
transferring specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience
fiction that includes poetry, short stories, plays, novels
a subjective response to a personal experience- journals and diaries.
explaining and revealing knowledge
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These are the instances of Technical Writing, EXCEPT
Travel guides
cover letter
motivation audio
cookbook
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What is one of the characteristics of ‘clarity'’?
developing ideas precisely
correct grammar and mechanics
clear and complete
limit sentence length
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It is a document that describes the progress, process, or results of scientific or technical research.
business report
technical report
research
dissertation
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. Document that presents information in an organized format for a specific audience and purpose.
minutes
report
correspondence
memorandum
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The following are technical writers' tasks except one.
Prepare instruction manuals
Collect user feedback to update and improve content
Standardize content across platforms and media
Take minutes of every meeting
Choose the best answer.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a technical writer?
detail-oriented
technically-skilled
imaginative
creative
Compose an example of technical writing in at least 100 words. (user manual, instructions or how-to, brochure, etc.)
Distinguish technical writing from creative writing as to:
1. Goal - (type your answer here.)
2. Words used
3. Emphasis
