TECH Writing
When reviewing a team document:
Begin with a positive comment before suggesting improvements
Even though I was tired
Fragment
Short paragraphs must never be longer than 300 words.
Least Accurate
What is the antecedent of the pronoun "her"? My mother ate her salad.
Mother
She asked for a raise she got it.
Run-on
She is a good mother she pays attention to her children.
Run-on
Heading can take the form of:
Words, Phrases, and Brief Statements
The frog and the rat ________ made of carved wood.
are
the article "Yesterday is Gone"
correct
The committee ______ reached a decision.
has
Lila sent both Josh and ________ me an invitation.
me
Name the antecedent to the pronoun in the sentence: The snowman lost its nose as the warm sun shined down on it.
snowman
Which of the following words is not a pronoun?
the
Well designed instructions will:
use a layered approach for lengthy instructions
What is the personal pronoun in the following sentence: Before school, we should review the notes.
we
in choosing the appropriate tone
when in doubt, avoid being too casual
Shannon explained ____ wove each rug.
who
digital editing tools
will not catch an instance of "its" that should be "it's"
Neither Luna nor Aretha ______ in Spanish as well as I do.
writes
Your audience will have preferences about all of the following except:
your brainstorming process
All cultures consider digression harmful to a document's unity and purpose.
False
Always provide readers with more than they want and need.
False
What is one of the least effective ways of teamwork?
Work without a manager; allow all team members to take charge
privacy issues apply to
emails and texts
HE learned Greek before he was eight years old.
pronoun
A conclusion is a good place to:
take a position, make recommendations, or suggest further reserach
possessive the children's toys or the childrens' toys
the children's toys
possessive they're song or their song
their song
What is the personal pronoun in the following sentence: Ellen told them to be early.
them
using "you" and "your" will help a writer connect with readers
tone is accurate
always assume that any email you send will be read by unintended audiences
true
combining sentences can help de-emphasize some ideas and emphasize others
true
Chunking is relevant only for Web-based documents.
False
What is an antecedent?
The word the pronoun is replacing
What is the antecedent for "his"? Xavier secretly admitted to his classmates that Mrs. Walker was his favorite teacher.
Xavier
the book Starting Out
correct
The passive voice should always be avoided
false
Legal liabilities resulting from faulty instructions include failure to warn against:
hazards from proper use of a products
Formal Outline:
must include at least two sub-topics for each level of division
Technical documents are written to:
Define Something, Describe Something, and Propose Something
Name the antecedent of the following sentence: The two dinosaurs stared at their feet in amazement.
Dinosaurs
What is the antecedent for "their"? Emma and Priscilla made a 100 on their tests.
Emma and Priscilla
Highly technical audiences need facts and figures explained in the simplest terms.
False
True or False "Reviewing" is a more precise term for "editing."
False
True or False Conference calls are no longer used as a form of virtual communication.
False
True or False In collaborating to produce a document, all members of a collaborative team participate in the actual "writing."
False
True or False: The steps in procedures must always be numbers.
False
Semi-technical audiences consist of:
Informed persons who are not experts
possessive It's a sunny day! or Its a sunny day!
It's a sunny day
What is the antecedent of the pronoun his in the sentence: Jeremy left his book on the counter as he walked out for school.
Jeremy
Name the antecedent to the pronoun: Jim finished the book so his brother could read it next.
Jim
What is the antecedent of the pronoun "their"? Students should go to their classes prepared.
Students
Which word is the pronoun in the following sentence? They went to the movies together.
They
A document may have both a primary and secondary purpose.
True
A short document can be rewritten at different levels for different audiences
True
Information should be ordered in a logical progression.
True
Secondary readers are often those who will carry out a project.
True
Transitions and connectors help create a coherent paragraph.
True
True or False A meeting manager should take charge by steering the group discussion.
True
True or False Any technical document may be distributed globally.
True
True or False Face-to-face meetings are still essential for personal contact.
True
True or False Social cues are not conveyed well in certain types of digital communication.
True
True or False: Standard Operating Procedures help ensure that all work is done with the same accuracy and precision.
True
True or False: Accessible design is important for instructions.
True
Web pages are useful for linking different levels of information.
True
possessive Your welcome or You're welcome
You're welcome
I need a new COMPUTER for college.
a noun
What is a pronoun?
a word that takes the place of a noun or group of words acting as a noun
A coherent paragraph will have
an accessible line of reasoning.
when sending email to a global audience
avoid being too direct or blunt
to show respect for your email correspondents
check with them before sending a huge attachment, make sure their names are spelled correctly, read and answer your emails properly
components of a well written email message include a
clear subject line
Which part of the plot contains the turning point of the story?
climax
to write fluently
combine related ideas
He laughed.
complete sentence
Determine the structure of each sentence: Although I lost my book, I was still able to study.
complex sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Because it rained, none of the bands performed.
complex sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Kimmie read about China because she wanted to know more about pandas.
complex sentence
However, the result of all the labor is that the gardens of Pompeii are coming alive again through replantings.
complex sentence
What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
complex sentence
What type of sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?
complex-compound sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Jamel organized the festival, and he called all the bands.
compound sentence
She fills the cavity with cement, and the cements hardens into the shape of the roots.
compound sentence
What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?
compound sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Since I left my lunch box, I was hungry, but Luna shared with me.
compound-complex sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Since he left the school early, Debo missed the program, but he saw it on Instagram.
compound-complex sentence
Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers, and Charles will guide the plant tour.
correct
Her low, soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy room.
correct
My brother was accepted at Troy State University, his first choice.
correct
Sources of conflict in collaborative groups include:
cultural differences, gender differences, and interpersonal differences
I remembered that I LOCKED THE APARTMENT THIS MORNING.
dependent clause
Irving Berlin, WHO IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM RUSSIA, became a great composer.
dependent clause
The concert THAT WE ATTENDED LAST NIGHT was excellent.
dependent clause
For an appropriate amount of detail in instructions:
divide the task into simple steps and sub-steps
The least expensive bottles _______ have famous names on them.
don't
when creating certain workplace emails
don't incorporate emoticons for greater connection, don't apply a conversational informal style, and include a signature block
email privacy can be compromised when ....
everyone on a group mailing list automatically receives a copy of the message, messages are saved in a backup files that are later accessed by others, someone wth your password accesses your email account
Which part of the plot contains the setting, characters, and plot?
exposition
Whenever possible, you should preface your assertions with "i think" "in my opinion" " i believe" or some other qualifier
false
use of bullets and headings is inappropriate in email messages
false
Each of the women raised ______ hand to vote
her
What is the possessive pronoun in this sentence? Neveah took her book to the library for renewal.
her
He saw ____ and _____ at the game.
her, me
Which word is the pronoun in the following sentence? Bob gave him the pencil.
him
Find the pronoun in the sentence: The boy went to his favorite class.
his
IT IS AN IMPORTANT NUMBER SYSTEM TO KNOW because it is used by computers.
independent clause
PLEASE BRING ME THE PITCHER OF JUICE that is in the refrigerator.
independent clause
My brother ___ currently a teacher.
is
What word is not a pronoun? - is - me - he - they
is
when sending a work-related text message
keep it simple and to the point
to manage your email
keep your inbox under 50 messages, save important attachments on your computer, create folders for organizing and retaining messages
Strategies for writing helpful instructions include:
logically ordering steps, offering examples, providing troubleshooting advice
sentences using active voice:
might be inappropriate if the object is more important than the subject, might be too blunt to be effective, and includes a clear agent performing the action
What is the prepositional phrase? The owner of the bike shop had given Hector's ten-speed a complete tuneup.
of the bike shop
What is the prepositional phrase? The tires and gears on is bike were brand-new.
on his new bike
When choosing the phrasing of each step of instructions for a North American audience, use:
parallel phrasing, imperative mood, and active voice
The North American business culture prefers:
plain talk
John is ____ football at the moment.
playing
an example of sexist language is:
poetess
I might not have enough hours FOR practice.
preposition
Cautions in instructions are used to:
prevent mistakes that could result in injury or equipment damage
common sources of wordiness
qualifiers, normalizations, prepositional phrases
Which part of the plot contains the "happily ever after"?
resolution
Which part of the plot adds to the conflict causing the plot to thicken?
rising action
Reflexive/ Intensive pronouns have these endings in common:
self/selves
What is the pronoun in this sentence? Lucy ventured into the wardrobe, and she discovered Narnia.
she
Determine the structure of the following sentence: Chris decided to stay after school.
simple sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence: He opened the mailbox and the front door.
simple sentence
Determine the structure of the sentence: The door squeaked and rattled.
simple sentence
Support paragraphs:
typically have an introduction, body, and conclusion structure.