18 Questions
What is a key 'do' of technical communication according to the text?
Acknowledge assistance from others
Which of the following principles of ethical communication is a 'don't' of technical communication?
Don't mislead your readers
What is the purpose of Liability Law in technical writing based on the text?
To ensure truthfulness in writing
Which of the following is a 'don't' of technical communication related to expressing situations in extreme proportions?
Exaggerations
What is a basic 'do' of technical communication mentioned in the text?
Be clear
Why is it important to abide by relevant laws and codes of conduct in technical communication?
To maintain ethical standards and prevent legal issues
What is the main purpose of a contract in technical writing?
To establish a written agreement under mutually agreed terms
Which of the following is a property of good technical writing?
Language that is simple, concrete, and familiar
What distinguishes a monograph from other types of technical writing products?
It is a detailed essay or book on a specific topic
In technical writing, what is the purpose of graphic aids?
To provide drawings and sketches that aid in understanding data
Which principle guides good technical writing when addressing the readers?
Having a specific reader in mind who is intelligent but uninformed
What is the primary purpose of an instructional manual in technical writing?
To guide readers on how to assemble, maintain, and operate machinery
What is the purpose of technical writing related to business transactions?
Recording business transactions through proposals
Which property of technical writing refers to how the material is written?
Expression
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.
Which type of writing involves presenting facts and explaining ideas?
Expository Writing
What should a technical writer consider according to the quoted law by Immanuel Kant?
Thinking about violating others' rights before doing so
Which law covers the protection of the rights of an author?
'Copyright Law'
Learn about the important principle of 'First, you tell the reader what you’re going to tell him, then you tell him what you’ve been told him' in technical writing for reports. Understand the purposes of technical writing for management decisions, information furnishing, giving instructions, recording business transactions, procuring business proposals, and public relations.
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