Principles of Technical Writing for Reports

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What is a key 'do' of technical communication according to the text?

Exaggerations
Acknowledge assistance from others (correct)
Avoid discriminatory language
False implications

Which of the following principles of ethical communication is a 'don't' of technical communication?

Tell the truth
Euphemisms
Don't mislead your readers (correct)
Abide by relevant laws

What is the purpose of Liability Law in technical writing based on the text?

To encourage using discriminatory language
To prevent acknowledging assistance from others
To ensure truthfulness in writing (correct)
To allow for generalizations in writing

Which of the following is a 'don't' of technical communication related to expressing situations in extreme proportions?

Exaggerations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic 'do' of technical communication mentioned in the text?

Be clear (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to abide by relevant laws and codes of conduct in technical communication?

To maintain ethical standards and prevent legal issues (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a contract in technical writing?

To establish a written agreement under mutually agreed terms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a property of good technical writing?

Language that is simple, concrete, and familiar (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a monograph from other types of technical writing products?

It is a detailed essay or book on a specific topic (B) Signup and view all the answers

In technical writing, what is the purpose of graphic aids?

To provide drawings and sketches that aid in understanding data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle guides good technical writing when addressing the readers?

Having a specific reader in mind who is intelligent but uninformed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an instructional manual in technical writing?

To guide readers on how to assemble, maintain, and operate machinery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of technical writing related to business transactions?

Recording business transactions through proposals (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which property of technical writing refers to how the material is written?

Expression (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between technical and creative writing?

Technical writing focuses on facts and information, while creative writing focuses on imaginative and expressive content. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing involves presenting facts and explaining ideas?

Expository Writing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a technical writer consider according to the quoted law by Immanuel Kant?

Thinking about violating others' rights before doing so (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which law covers the protection of the rights of an author?

'Copyright Law' (C) Signup and view all the answers