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What should technical writing focus on?

Entertaining the reader

Persuading the reader to buy a product

Describing personal experiences

Providing information on how to perform a task (correct)

What is the recommended Flesch reading ease score?

60 or higher (correct)

70 or higher

50 or higher

80 or higher

What is the recommended Flesch-Kincaid grade level?

6 or lower

8 or lower

9 or lower (correct)

7 or lower

What is the recommended maximum number of words in an article?

1000 Signup and view all the answers

What should be the percentage of passive sentences in technical writing?

0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What should be the target audience's knowledge level of English?

9th grade Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum sentence length in technical writing?

20 words Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended Flesch-Kincaid grade level for technical writing?

9 or lower Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended Flesch reading ease score for technical writing?

60 or higher Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum sentence length for technical writing?

20 words Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph for technical writing?

3 sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum word count for a technical article?

1000 words Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended percentage of passive sentences for technical writing?

0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inclusive language in technical writing?

To include all readers and avoid discrimination Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic content principle for writing inclusively?

Use sensory characteristics to describe things Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended verb to use for links that lead to new tabs?

Go to Signup and view all the answers

What is coded language?

Words and phrases that are indirectly racist, sexist, ageist, ableist, etc. Signup and view all the answers

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."

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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.