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Technical Writing: Principles and Process

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What is the main focus of the course 'CODE OF COURSES'?

Obstacles to Readability
General Principles of Good Writing
Documentation Development Process (correct)
Design and Usability

Which category of writing is emphasized in the course?

Writing instructions
Aspects of the Language
Practices in Technical Writing
Writing Reports (correct)

What is the significance of good technical writing highlighted in the course?

Tools of technical writing
Significance and Fundamentals of good technical writing (correct)
The Goal of Technical Writing
Technical Writing Categories

Which fields commonly use technical writing according to the example?

Engineering and Chemistry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the final grade is allocated to the Midterm examination?

30% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is not specifically mentioned in the course content?

Report Design Outline (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of a technical writer?

Transferring information in a clear and effective manner (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a technical document?

Proposals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of audience is technical writing geared towards?

Specifically targeted audiences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of technical writing?

Conveying complex information in a confusing manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

In technical writing, what are emails, letters, and memoranda primarily used for?

Persuading the recipient to accomplish a certain task (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of proposals in technical writing?

To describe the purpose of a project and the tasks to be performed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of topics that technical writing might communicate about?

Medical instructions, environmental regulations, computer applications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes technical writing from other forms of communication?

Focused on providing instructions about technical tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What skill does a technical writer need apart from strong writing skills?

Proficiency with computers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the goal of technical writing entail?

Enabling a set of actions on the part of the audience in pursuit of a defined goal. (B) Signup and view all the answers