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What is a characteristic of sentences in technical texts?
What is the purpose of using passive voice in technical writing?
What is the term for the process of creating standardized names for concepts?
What is the purpose of using specialized vocabulary in technical writing?
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What is an example of a compound noun in technical writing?
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What is the tone of a scientific research paper?
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What is the purpose of using impersonal language in technical writing?
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What is an example of a nominalization in technical writing?
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What is the purpose of standardizing terminology in technical writing?
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Study Notes
Technical English Features
- Extensive use of passive voice to shift focus from the doer of an action to the result or effect
- Examples: "are caused by", "is seen"
Passive-Like Verbs
- Verbs that are not agents of the action, e.g., "belong to", "has been"
- Examples:
- "The software is designed to perform automatic updates"
- "The process was initiated to streamline the manufacturing workflow"
- Examples:
Cause-and-Effect Formulations
- Use of words like "consequently", "hence", and "thus" to signal cause-and-effect relationships
- Examples:
- "Adding salt to water results in faster boiling"
- "By implementing energy-efficient technologies, power consumption is reduced, and consequently, operational costs are lowered"
- Examples:
Economy, Precision, and Clarity
- Demands concise and precise language, clear use of cohesion markers, and economy of expression
- Examples:
- "Press 'Start' to begin"
- "Follow the instructions for easy setup"
- Examples:
Nominalization
- Turning verbs or adjectives into nouns for easier writing and maintaining impersonality
- Examples:
- "The analysis of the data resulted in the identification of significant patterns"
- "The development of new software required extensive testing and validation"
- Examples:
Compound Nouns
- Combining two or more words to create a single term
- Examples:
- "sonnei dysentery"
- "hand basins"
- "bleeding points"
- Examples:
Standardization
- Adhering to standardized terminology and conventions within specific fields
- Ensures professionals in the same field can understand each other easily
Specialized Vocabulary
- Using unique words and phrases unique to particular industries, e.g., "genetic sequencing" in biology or "bytecode" in computer programming
Technical English Usage
- User manuals: provide clear, step-by-step instructions
- Scientific research papers: maintain an impersonal tone, focusing on data and results
- Computer programming guides: offer instructions on coding practices and software development
- Impersonal Style: maintaining an objective tone, focusing on factual information
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of the theory of cognitive dissonance and the use of passive voice in sentence construction. It covers examples of passive voice in sentences and its effect on the focus of the sentence.
