Lesson 2: Your Role as a Technical Writer Flashcards
Novice technical writers sometimes blur the distinctions between academic or professional writing and technical writing.
True
The rhetorical situation is the relationship between the four elements of the rhetorical triangle.
True
People who read technical documents are more tolerant of mistakes than readers of other kinds of documents.
False
Pretentious language can help build your credibility with the reader.
False
Omitting damaging facts from a document is an ethical issue.
True
Emails cannot be subpoenaed as evidence in legal disputes.
False
In a communication dilemma, a writer faces two sides of a moral issue and must choose one.
True
Making inaccurate statements to avoid missing a deadline is perfectly okay.
False
Outside sources that you consult to write a technical document must be credited within the body of your text.
True
Technical writing is similar to academic and professional writing.
True
What does all technical writing do?
Solves a problem
What is the role of the communicator in the rhetorical triangle?
The communicator must establish credibility with their audience.
How can a writer establish credibility?
By analyzing the needs of their audience, ensuring their writing is error free, and using inclusive language
All technical writing can be described as _____.
Reader centered
When analyzing an audience, the writer needs to asses _____.
The social affiliations of their audience
The age, job title, and cultural background of their audience
The education level of their audience
