Technical Writing By Enrique Gil

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What is a common reason for including visual aids like graphs or charts in reports and studies?

  • To enhance understanding of finance, timelines, and practicality (correct)
  • To entertain the readers
  • To complicate the information further
  • To distract from the main content

In technical writing, what is the primary purpose of case studies?

  • To analyze real-world events in depth (correct)
  • To provide fictional scenarios
  • To offer opinions without facts
  • To create confusion among readers

Why are research findings often included in medical, pharmaceutical, and political reports?

  • To confuse the readers
  • To decrease the credibility of the reports
  • To provide valuable information on critical issues like medication combinations and side effects (correct)
  • To add unnecessary length to the documents

What type of information is typically found in documents related to procedures and policies in organizations?

<p>Guidelines outlining organizational policies and procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do case studies differ from research findings in technical reports?

<p>Case studies focus on hypothetical situations, while research findings are based on real data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is extreme care necessary when documenting laboratory findings or survey results in technical writing?

<p>Due to the critical impact on human life or key decision making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of documents require extensive technical research and comprehension of a company's finances and operations?

<p>Feasibility studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in technical writing?

<p>Highlighting research milestones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key tip is crucial for professional-level technical writing regardless of the type of documentation being produced?

<p>Understanding the target audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In technical writing, what is recommended regarding the tone of the content?

<p>Employ a neutral tone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of document involves detailed background information on the owner's professional history and financial health?

<p>Case studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a topic does a literature review focus on, according to the text?

<p>Research milestones and contradictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an employee handbook in an organization?

<p>To protect the company from potential lawsuits by informing employees about rules and regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context are white papers typically used?

<p>To discuss a problem and recommend a solution to an external audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When might a proposal be required?

<p>When applying for grants or proposing projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary requirement from financial institutions before granting loans?

<p>Detailed business plans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a white paper from a proposal?

<p>The level of persuasion involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a proposal writer ensure persuasiveness?

<p>By being completely objective and outlining the recommended course of action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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