19 Questions
What should technical writing focus on?
Providing information on how to perform a task
What is the recommended Flesch reading ease score?
60 or higher
What is the recommended Flesch-Kincaid grade level?
9 or lower
What is the recommended maximum number of words in an article?
1000
What should be the percentage of passive sentences in technical writing?
0%
What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph?
3
What should be the target audience's knowledge level of English?
9th grade
What is the recommended maximum sentence length in technical writing?
20 words
What is the recommended Flesch-Kincaid grade level for technical writing?
9 or lower
What is the recommended Flesch reading ease score for technical writing?
60 or higher
What is the recommended maximum sentence length for technical writing?
20 words
What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph for technical writing?
3 sentences
What is the recommended maximum word count for a technical article?
1000 words
What is the recommended percentage of passive sentences for technical writing?
0%
What is the purpose of inclusive language in technical writing?
To include all readers and avoid discrimination
What is the purpose of designers, engineers, and writers working together to meet accessibility standards?
To ensure that the product is accessible to all users
Which of the following is NOT a basic content principle for writing inclusively?
Use sensory characteristics to describe things
What is the recommended verb to use for links that lead to new tabs?
Go to
What is coded language?
Words and phrases that are indirectly racist, sexist, ageist, ableist, etc.
Study Notes
Tips for Writing Technical Content
- Technical writing should focus on providing information on how to perform a task.
- Use concise language and avoid unnecessary words and phrases.
- Write short, succinct sentences and avoid redundancy.
- Aim for readability by using simple sentences and avoiding complex structures.
- Keep the user persona in mind, targeting non-native English speakers with 9th grade knowledge of English.
- Strategies for increasing readability include using simple sentences, avoiding capitalization, and choosing words that have only one meaning.
- Use inclusive language and verbs, avoiding coded language and gendered pronouns.
- Designers, engineers, and writers should work together to meet accessibility (a11y) standards.
- The Flesch-Kincaid grade level should be 9 or lower, and the Flesch reading ease score should be 60 or higher.
- Sentence length should be no more than 20 words and paragraphs should be 3 sentences or less.
- Total words in an article should be no more than 1000, and passive sentences should be 0%.
- Inclusive verbs include "go to," "get," "browse," "check out," "find," "read," and "show."
Tips for Writing Technical Content
- Technical writing should focus on providing information on how to perform a task.
- Use concise language and avoid unnecessary words and phrases.
- Write short, succinct sentences and avoid redundancy.
- Aim for readability by using simple sentences and avoiding complex structures.
- Keep the user persona in mind, targeting non-native English speakers with 9th grade knowledge of English.
- Strategies for increasing readability include using simple sentences, avoiding capitalization, and choosing words that have only one meaning.
- Use inclusive language and verbs, avoiding coded language and gendered pronouns.
- Designers, engineers, and writers should work together to meet accessibility (a11y) standards.
- The Flesch-Kincaid grade level should be 9 or lower, and the Flesch reading ease score should be 60 or higher.
- Sentence length should be no more than 20 words and paragraphs should be 3 sentences or less.
- Total words in an article should be no more than 1000, and passive sentences should be 0%.
- Inclusive verbs include "go to," "get," "browse," "check out," "find," "read," and "show."
Test your knowledge on technical writing with this quiz! Learn tips on how to write clear and concise content that is easy to understand for non-native English speakers. From sentence length to inclusive language, this quiz covers the essential strategies for creating technical content that is accessible and user-friendly. Whether you're a writer, designer, or engineer, take this quiz to find out how well you know the best practices for technical writing.
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