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What is accuracy in technical writing?
The use of precise words, coherent sentences, well-developed paragraphs, and a balanced report.
What does an accurate report use?
Words, sentences, numbers, or figures that exactly express the intended message.
Which expressions should be avoided to maintain accuracy?
Hedging expressions such as may, perhaps, maybe, and seem.
What type of meaning should expressions convey for clarity?
One and only one meaning.
Define brevity in technical writing.
Concise, straight-to-the-point writing that delivers information without unnecessary words.
What characteristics are necessary to achieve brevity?
Direct, specific, and simple language.
What effect do complex words have on brevity?
They demand longer time for the reader to understand and can delay decision-making.
What is coherence in technical writing?
The logical agreement of sentences, paragraphs, and groups of paragraphs.
What should be applied to achieve coherence?
Principles of good sentence construction.
What does confidence in writing imply?
The authority or power derived from the expertise and knowledge of others.
What is dignity in technical writing?
Courtesy to readers as professionals and adherence to ethical standards.
How should ideas be organized to maintain dignity?
Well organized, simplified, summarized, and expressed straightforwardly.
What must the writer do to emphasize important points?
Lead the reader clearly from point to point.
What does facility refer to in writing?
Devices used by the writer to make the report easy to read and understand.
What is the primary objective of a report?
The communication of knowledge.
What is logic in technical writing?
A process of classification and putting things in their proper places.
List the principles of logic in writing.
- Statements must not contradict each other. * Words must be used consistently. * Statements must move in one direction. * Statements must make sense.
What does mechanical neatness in a report entail?
Neatly encoded or typed, properly margined, and free from errors.
What are normal procedures in report writing?
Following standard practices and acceptable arrangement of report parts.
What perspective should the writer adopt for objectivity?
Consider themselves as an uninterested observer or innocent bystander.
What does planning provide in technical writing?
Purpose and direction for the writing process.
What should the technical writer evaluate when writing a report?
The ideas or statements included in relation to the topic.
How can a writer avoid monotony in sentence structure?
By varying sentence structure and using appropriate transitional devices.
What does thoroughness in writing involve?
Analyzing, investigating, organizing, interpreting results, and drawing conclusions.
