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What are the three basic components that determine the purpose of writing a report?
What are the three basic components that determine the purpose of writing a report?
- Information needed, persuasion required, and audience’s needs and wants (correct)
- Audience’s level of education, background knowledge, and relationship with the writer
- Content, tone, and the writer’s expertise
- Information needed, tone, and language used
Why is it important to consider the audience’s level of education when writing a report?
Why is it important to consider the audience’s level of education when writing a report?
- To determine the tone and language used in the report
- To ensure the writer is an expert in the field
- To tailor the content to the audience’s level of understanding (correct)
- To gauge the audience’s interest in the subject
What is the second step in understanding the audience when writing a report?
What is the second step in understanding the audience when writing a report?
- Considering the audience’s relationship with the writer
- Determining the audience’s level of education
- Gauging the audience’s level of knowledge about the subject (correct)
- Determining the audience’s needs and wants
Why is it important to consider the audience’s relationship with the writer when writing a report?
Why is it important to consider the audience’s relationship with the writer when writing a report?
What is the main goal of writing a report on the harmful effects of radiation for technicians in an atomic plant?
What is the main goal of writing a report on the harmful effects of radiation for technicians in an atomic plant?
According to Guffey and Du-Babcock, how can a writer develop empathy for the readers?
According to Guffey and Du-Babcock, how can a writer develop empathy for the readers?
What is the purpose of giving detailed information in a report on the harmful effects of radiation for technicians in an atomic plant?
What is the purpose of giving detailed information in a report on the harmful effects of radiation for technicians in an atomic plant?
Why is it important to prioritize the audience’s benefit when writing a report?
Why is it important to prioritize the audience’s benefit when writing a report?
What is the primary goal of composing a report with clarity?
What is the primary goal of composing a report with clarity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of effective sentences and paragraphs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of effective sentences and paragraphs?
What is the purpose of using transition words in a report?
What is the purpose of using transition words in a report?
When should the passive voice be used in a report?
When should the passive voice be used in a report?
What is the main advantage of using 'precise, concrete and familiar' vocabulary?
What is the main advantage of using 'precise, concrete and familiar' vocabulary?
What is the primary purpose of recognizing the audience in a report?
What is the primary purpose of recognizing the audience in a report?
Why is it essential to avoid ambiguity in a report?
Why is it essential to avoid ambiguity in a report?
What is the primary benefit of using the active voice in a report?
What is the primary benefit of using the active voice in a report?
Study Notes
Objectives/Traits in Technical Writing
- Identifying the purpose of writing involves understanding the audience, information needed, and persuasion required
Understanding Audience
- Consider the audience's level of education to tailor content and writing style
- Gauge the audience's level of knowledge about the subject to build upon their foundation
- Consider the relationship with the audience (e.g., boss, students, colleagues) to choose content, tone, and language
- Exercise: Writing a report for technicians on radiation hazards, prioritizing their benefits and using a positive, conversational tone
Enhancing Comprehension
- Factors increasing comprehension:
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Accessible document design
- Audience recognition
- Accuracy (grammar)
Achieving Clarity
- Use precise, concrete, and familiar vocabulary
- Create effective sentences and paragraphs:
- Keep sentence length to 17-20 words
- Introduce a single main idea at the beginning of a paragraph
- Support with vivid details
- Additional practices for clarity:
- Avoid ambiguity
- Prefer active voice
- Exclude personal introductions and conclusions
- Use transition words
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Description
Learn about the objectives and traits in technical writing, including understanding the audience, their level of education, and their needs and wants.
