ENG 102 Flashcards
Techniques on using the right language for producing effective technical reports:
- Practice Conciseness
- Express your ideas in active voice rather than in passive voice
- Use non-sexist instead of sexist language by expressing yourself in the following ways:
- Avoind using words that explicitly favor one gender
- Avoid using jargons
- Give careful attention to words and phrases that are commonly misused and misspelled
which means expressing oneself in the fewest number of words at the same retaining completeness in meaning is possible through the following methods:
Conciseness
Tells us a person or thing does
Active Voice
Convert to Passive voice
Anna painted the house.
The house was painted by anna
Subparts for Practice Conciseness
A. Shortening words/phrases
B. Substituting long and complex words with short and simple
C. Avoiding nominalizations or the use of “camouflaged or shun words”
D. D. Omitting cliches,hackneyed,trite,old-fashioned,worn-out,expressions
E. Avoid redundancies
F. Avoid expletives or sentences with no true subjects
G. Cancel or drop extra words
Active or passive.
Anna painted the house.
Active Voice.
Active or Passive voice
The house was painted by anna.
Passive
A technical report that details the design and construction of a new product or system.
Engineering Design Report
Tells us what is done to someone or something.
Passive Voice
Object + Verb + Subject.
Passive.
Subject + verb + Object means?
Active Voice
Examples of Technical Report?
Engineering Design Report:
Scientific Research Report:
Business Feasibility Study:
Environmental Impact Assessment:
User Manual:
documents that communicate technical information to a specific audience. They are typically used in industries such as engineering, science, and business to inform decision-makers, stakeholders, and other interested parties about technical topics.
Technical Reports
A technical report that documents the findings of a scientific study or experiment. It may include information on the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions.
Scientific Research Report
A technical report that evaluates the feasibility of a business project or investment.
Business Feasibility Study
A technical report that assesses the potential environmental impact of a proposed project or development.
Environmental Impact Assessment
A technical report that provides instructions on how to use a product or system.
User manual
Structure of Technical Reports
Title page
Table of contents
Abstract or executive summary
Introduction
Body of the report
Conclusion or recommendations
References
Appendices
This section includes the title of the report, the author’s name, date of the report, and any relevant organizational information.
Title Page
This section lists the major sections of the report and their page numbers, allowing readers to navigate to specific sections.
Table of Contents
This section provides a brief overview of the report, including the purpose, main findings, and recommendations.
Abstract or executive summary
This section summarizes the main findings of the report and may also include recommendations for further research or action.
Conclusion Or recommendations
This section provides background information on the topic of the report, the purpose and scope of the report, and an overview of the main sections.
Introduction
This section provides detailed information on the topic, organized in a logical and coherent manner. It may include sections on methods, results, analysis, and discussion.
Body Of the Report
This section lists all of the sources used in the report and should be formatted according to a specific citation style.
References
This section may be used to provide additional information that is not included in the main body of the report, such as tables, figures, or technical data.
Appendices
are important aspects of creating effective technical reports.
They help to ensure that the report is easy to read and understand, and that it presents information in a clear and organized manner.
This presentation will provide an overview of the key elements of writing style and formatting for technical reports.
Writing Style and Formatting
Technical reports should be written in a clear and concise style.
They should use technical language and terminology that is appropriate for the audience.
The writing should be organized into paragraphs and sections, with each section focusing on a specific topic or idea.
Writing Style
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Writing Style and Formatting
Writing Style
Active Voice
Verb Tense
Formatting
Headings And subheadings
Lists
Tables and Figures
Citation and references
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is important for creating a professional-looking technical report.
It should be consistent throughout the report, and should follow any specific guidelines provided.
Common formatting elements include font size and style, margins, line spacing, and page numbering.
Formatting
are used to organize the report into sections and subsections.
Headings and subheadings
can be used to present information in a concise and organized manner.
Lists
are used to give credit to the sources used in the report.
They should follow a specific citation style, such as APA or MLA.
Citations and references
Different types of technical Reports
- Feasibility Report
- Progress Report
- Technical Evaluation Report
- Research Report
- Design Report
- Instructional Report
can be used to present data and information in a clear and concise manner.
Tables and Figures
used to provide updates on the status of a project.
Progress Report
report is used to evaluate the technical aspects of a product or system. It assesses the performance, reliability, and safety of the product or system, and provides recommendations for improvement.
Technical Evaluation Report
is used to assess the feasibility of a project or idea.
Feasibility Report
is used to document the design of a product or system.
It includes information about the design requirements, specifications, and the design process.
Design Report
is used to communicate the results of research studies.
It includes information about the research methodology, data collection and analysis, and the findings of the study.
Research Report
is used to provide instructions on how to use a product or system.
It includes information about the features and functions of the product or system, as well as step-by-step instructions for use.
Instructional Report
Some common situations when technical reports may be necessary include the following:
Research Projects
Engineering Projects
Product Development
is a broad term that refers to any writing that communicates technical information. It can include a wide range of documents, such as manuals, instructions, user guides, and specifications. Technical writing is often used to communicate information about products, processes, or services in a clear and concise manner.
Technical Writing
Examples of technical writing include:
User manuals for software or hardware products
Safety instructions for machinery or equipment
Product specifications for manufacturers
Technical marketing materials for technology products
re more specific types of technical writing that are typically used to document research, development, or testing activities. Technical reports are often longer and more detailed than other forms of technical writing, and they may include technical data, graphs, and other visual aids to support their findings.
Technical Report
Examples of technical reports include:
Research Report
Feasibility Report
Testing Report
Design Report
How to write a technical report?
1.Define the purpose and scope of the report
2. Gather and analyze the data
3. Outline the report
4. Write the report
5. Review and revise the report
6. Format and present the report
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