Chapter 1 Quiz
Technical communication is
reader centered
Which of the following statements about the workplace writing process is NOT true?
Computers, the Internet, and instant forms of communication have lessened the need for teamwork.
Which of the following steps is important when beginning the process of technical writing?
Devise a strategic plan
Key characteristics of technical writing do NOT include or are NOT...
Documents are writer-centered
Which of the following statements about genres is true?
Genres reflect the activities and practices of scientific and technical workplaces.
Which of the following statements about document design is NOT true?
Most readers care about the information instead of the design.
Which of the following skills are among the most important in the technical workplace?
Oral communication
Genres can primarily help you...
Shape your ideas into patterns familiar to your readers
When you have finished drafting and designing the document, you are
a little over halfway finished bb
Which of the following stages are typical of the process of technical writing?
b & c
