ELE 206 Technical Writing & Engineering Ethics

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What is the primary purpose of technical writing according to the course ELE 206?

  • To report work, summarize results, and document engineering projects (correct)
  • To improve language grammar and vocabulary
  • To start and run an engineering business
  • To learn business communication and intellectual property

What is essential for applying technical writing skills?

  • Intellectual property knowledge
  • Business communication skills
  • Language proficiency (correct)
  • Technical knowledge of engineering

What is NOT a purpose of technical writing in engineering?

  • Research
  • Applying for jobs
  • Reporting work
  • Learning a new programming language (correct)

What is the title of the reference book used in the course ELE 206?

<p>Pocket Book of Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of technical writing?

<p>Delivering information effectively and precisely (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a topic covered in the course ELE 206?

<p>Language grammar and vocabulary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the professor teaching the course ELE 206?

<p>Faleh AlTal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting data in technical writing?

<p>To present data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of technical writing in science?

<p>To communicate results clearly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the philosophy of science based on?

<p>Four steps: observation, hypothesis, testing, and theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is accuracy important in technical writing?

<p>To ensure credibility and reliability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between creative writing and technical writing?

<p>Style and purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of vagueness or inaccuracy in scientific reporting?

<p>The scientist's credibility will be jeopardized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is technical writing associated with?

<p>Science, law, and economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of objectivity in technical writing?

<p>To ensure accuracy and reliability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of technical writing?

<p>To communicate results clearly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can inaccurate or vague technical reports lead to?

<p>Serious harm to others and legal liabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of technical writing?

<p>Precise and clear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What level of abstraction is employed in technical writing?

<p>Low level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to know for successful technical writing?

<p>The audience and purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is quality checking important in technical writing?

<p>To ensure reader understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a technical writer aim to avoid?

<p>Vagueness and abstraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic of technical writing?

<p>Creativity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the audience in technical writing?

<p>To ensure the reader understands the intended meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of technical writing?

<p>Including logical reasoning and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is accuracy important in technical writing?

<p>To ensure correctness and clarity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of language is used in technical writing?

<p>Formal and objective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measurements and observations in technical writing?

<p>To provide quantifiable data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should technical writing be in terms of grammar and style?

<p>Accurate and correct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should technical writing be restricted to?

<p>Known facts and data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of technical writing?

<p>To share information with an educated and interested audience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of technical writing?

<p>It presents technical information and data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In technical writing, what is often pre-defined?

<p>The audience and purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing is exemplified in situations where technical writing constraints are well-defined?

<p>Technical writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of technical writing?

<p>Use of visual elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary audience for technical writing?

<p>Educated and interested audience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common format of technical writing?

<p>Specifications sheet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the technical writer in technical writing?

<p>To report information accurately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Technical Writing: Necessity & Expectation

  • Engineers need technical writing for various purposes, including reporting work, summarizing results, documentation, business communication, intellectual property, research, and applying for jobs.
  • Language proficiency is essential for applying technical writing skills.
  • A course on technical writing is not a language grammar/vocabulary course, but rather focuses on communication skills and delivering information effectively and precisely.

What is Technical Writing

  • Technical writing is different from creative writing in terms of style and purpose.
  • Technical writing is associated with science, law, and economy, and relies on accuracy, detail, and objectivity.

Characteristics of Technical Writing

  • Technical writing employs a low level of abstraction.
  • It is detailed, precise, clear, objective, direct, and not emotional or metaphorical.
  • It aims to communicate information effectively and precisely, without trying to be interesting or creative.

Audience and Purpose

  • To achieve successful technical writing, the writer should know the audience and purpose.
  • The writer should ensure the reader understands the intended meaning precisely and fulfills the purpose/need.

Technical Writing and Reporting

  • Technical writing usually involves reporting more than being creative.
  • The audience and purpose are often pre-defined, and the writer should share information with an educated and interested audience.
  • Examples of technical writing include work progress updates, specifications sheets, patent applications, grant applications, scientific papers, technical news articles, lab reports, and theses.

Characteristics of Technical Writing (continued)

  • Technical writing presents technical information and data, and relies heavily on visual elements to present information efficiently.
  • Visuals usually require elaboration in the main text.
  • Technical writing includes logical reasoning and analysis, equations and numerals to quantify values, measurements and observations, and is accurate, well-documented, and restricted to the known.

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