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What is the definition of 'audience' in the context of technical reports?
What is the definition of 'audience' in the context of technical reports?
- Individuals with advanced degrees operating in academic settings
- The intended or potential reader or readers of a technical report (correct)
- People with the least technical knowledge who may be curious about specific technical matters
- Those who build, operate, maintain, and repair the products designed by experts
Which category of audience has advanced degrees and operates in academic settings or in research and development areas?
Which category of audience has advanced degrees and operates in academic settings or in research and development areas?
- Experts (correct)
- Non-specialists
- Executives
- Technicians
Who are the individuals that build, operate, maintain, and repair the products designed by experts?
Who are the individuals that build, operate, maintain, and repair the products designed by experts?
- Executives
- Non-specialists
- Experts
- Technicians (correct)
Which category of audience makes business, economic, administrative, legal, governmental, and political decisions?
Which category of audience makes business, economic, administrative, legal, governmental, and political decisions?
Who are the individuals with the least technical knowledge and may just be curious about specific technical matters?
Who are the individuals with the least technical knowledge and may just be curious about specific technical matters?
Study Notes
Audience in Technical Reports
- Audience in the context of technical reports refers to the intended readers of the report.
- Specialized audience comprises individuals possessing advanced degrees and working in academic settings or research & development. They have in-depth technical knowledge.
- Operators and maintainers are responsible for building, operating, maintaining, and repairing the products designed by technical experts. They understand technical aspects related to the product's functionality.
- Management encompasses individuals making business, economic, administrative, legal, governmental, and political decisions; they need to comprehend the technical aspects of the product or project within the broader context of their decision-making.
- Lay audience lacks significant technical knowledge and is often interested in specific technical matters due to curiosity. They require simplified explanations to grasp technical information.
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Test your knowledge of audience analysis, types of technical reports, and adapting your writing for different types of audiences in technical report writing.
