ENGL 3002

Technical sentence definition

1 the term being defined 2 the category in which the term belongs in 3 the distinguishing features that undifferentiated it from its category.

Basic features of documentation include _____

All of the above

Determining how bias might have influenced a researcher is a good way to _____. Select the best answer below.

Appraise sources

_____ can be used to define a subject and highlight places where evidence needs to be found

Concept mapping

Activity reports typically include results of past activities but omit future activities and expenses

False

Common metaphors can be freely used in technical documents without risk of confusion.

False

If you want your readers to take action, wait until the conclusion of your message to request that action.

False

In technical communication, the term "proposal" generally refers to instructions, procedures, and specifications.

False

Metaphors should not be used for persuasive purposes in technical writing.

False

Proposals are documents that present ideas or plans for consideration.

False

To develop an appropriate style of workplace communication, use the "I" style, a familiar tone, and humor early on to make readers from other cultures comfortable

False

We should avoid using headings of various sizes and types to group information for an effective design

False

"Revising" is often called _____ as it revises the whole document.

Global editng

Project plan

Identify the solution State the objectives of the plan Describe the plans major and minor steps Identify the deliverable or outcomes Your project plan should have a opening, body, and closing.

The best proposal designs make use of strategic page layout, graphics, and multimedia to _____. Select the best answer below.

Improve readability

Which of the following features are generally included in activity reports?

Introduction b. Summary of activities c. Description of future activities d. Graphics and charts that illustrate activities e. Conclusion f. All of these

According to Chapter 17, an example of one of the five major design principles is ___.

Make sure that each time you add something to the left side, you add something to the right side to maintain balance.

In the _____ of team work, members find ways to improve the process so the quality of work improves. Select the best answer below

Performing

The best proposals use _____ style. Select the best answer below.

Plain and persuasive

When organizing and drafting a document, an introduction can include six opening moves that your reader would benefit from knowing. Which one of these is NOT one of these moves, as outlined in the chapter on organizing and drafting?

Tell readers your personal history.

_____ is a process of using electronic, print, and empirical sources to obtain and evaluate your findings and conclusions. Select the best answer below.

Triangulation

Basic features of a technical description or specification include a title, introduction, body, graphics, and conclusions.

True

Documents and presentations can be edited at all four levels

True

In technical writing style, there is a time when using passive voice is appropriate

True

Technical communication in general most often uses either plain or persuasive style, depending on the need.

True

Working together with others from a distance is called _____.

Virtual teaming

Which statement is generally not true of workplace communication?

Workplace letters, memos, and emails should not be considered personal communication.

By consciously developing _____, you will learn how to write more efficiently.

a writing process

Anticipating the readers and the context in which an activity report will be used is a necessary part of ____.

analyzing the rhetorical situation

User testing can involve _____. Select the best answer below

formal methods to test a document's effectiveness

Proposals generally comprise these sections. Select the best answer below.

introduction and qualifications of writers b. current situation and project plan c. cost and benefits

In your documents and presentations, you should anticipate various readers' _____. Select the best answer below.

needs Values Attitudes

The best style for writing technical descriptions is ____. Select the best answer below.

plain

A useful workplace writing process includes _____. Select the best answer below.

planning and researching; organizing and drafting improving style; designing revising and editing

Conclusions usually _____. Select the best answer below.

restate the main point

The necessary types of sentences in plain style paragraphs are _____. Select the best answer below.

topic and support sentences

When communicating in the workplace, you should make _____ the focal point of your writing, speaking, and designing. Select the best answer below.

your readers' needs