Introduction to Technical Writing
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What types of documents might be found in the science and engineering fields according to the text?

  • User manuals and online help guides
  • Tax documentation and financial reports
  • Clinical trial protocols and medication guides
  • Project proposals and case studies (correct)

Which sector requires documentation such as medical device instruction manuals and patient education brochures?

  • Healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors (correct)
  • Computer science and information technology
  • Academia
  • Financial sector

What types of documents fall under the category of 'Instructions' as mentioned in the text?

  • User guides and installation manuals (correct)
  • System specifications and architectural specifications
  • Lab reports and feasibility studies
  • Emails and job application documents

Where might technical writers find career opportunities according to the text?

<p>Healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of documents are categorized as 'Reports' based on the text?

<p>Lab reports, technical reports, clinical trial reports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of technical writing?

<p>To communicate technical information accurately and clearly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is precision and accuracy important in technical writing?

<p>To convey technical details factually correct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of technical writing?

<p>Employing concise language for reader comprehension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does technical writing avoid subjectivity and ambiguity?

<p>To make the information clearer for readers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does technical writing cater to different audiences?

<p>By adapting content level and tone based on audience knowledge/needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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