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?

<p>Engineering and Chemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is not specifically mentioned in the course content?

<p>Report Design Outline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of a technical writer?

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

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

<p>Proposals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of audience is technical writing geared towards?

<p>Specifically targeted audiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of proposals in technical writing?

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

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

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

What distinguishes technical writing from other forms of communication?

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

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

<p>Proficiency with computers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the goal of technical writing entail?

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

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