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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which topic is not specifically mentioned in the course content?

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

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

    <p>Proposals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of audience is technical writing geared towards?

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

    What distinguishes technical writing from other forms of communication?

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

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

    <p>Proficiency with computers</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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