First Q. Flashcards
Two forms of Technical Writing
- informal
- formal
The act of dividing things into their component parts
Partition
Thinking straight
Logic
Explanation of circumstances surrounding your work
Qualification
Evidence in the report in writing
Judgement
Balance of the report
Accuracy
Formality with respect to words and how they are used
Dignity
More than a collection of data that involves interpretation and formulation of conclusions
Knowledge
Means putting the report in perfect shape — neatly typed and margined
Mechanical Neatness
Highlights of your work
Brevity
Means truthfulness
Veracity
Assuming a detached, impartial point of view
Objectivity
Must observe pacing, arrangement and continuity
Facility
Enables the reader to follow your thought
Straight Sentences
Logical togetherness of your work
Coherence
Conformity to standard practice
Normal Procedure
Implies that all details are clearly relevant to your main point
Unity
Established in the first sentence and should be maintained throughout the report
Viewpoint
Materials such as charts, graphs, diagrams, and photos
Illustration
Makes your writing straight forward and clean
Grammatical Correctness
Chiefly acknowledging other people’s work
Honesty
Part of a Business Letter where your signature is
Complimentary Close
Part of a business letter where your address and contact number is located
Heading
States each letter of every word
Initialism
Can pronounce the abbreviation as a word
Acronym
The act of dividing material into its kind or classes
Classification
