Lesson 3: Common Types of Technical Writing Flashcards
It is critical to test the instructions in your process document.
True
If additional equipment is needed, it should be stated in the introduction.
False
When writing directions, you should begin each step with a verb, so the reader knows what action to complete at that moment.
True
Which one of the following statements is true of business correspondence today?
Although emails are often informal, certain standards and formats still apply.
When writing a business email _____.
Focus your message on the audience and their frame of mind
Which element in a process document always identifies the overall purpose of the procedure, as well as warns of any possible injury to the user or damage to the product?
Introduction
The directions in a process document must be easy to read and follow. Which guideline will not help to accomplish that goal?
Write in the future tense to avoid confusion
Which of the following statements about the types of report writing is true?
Periodic reports are scheduled updates on the state of one or more projects
Which is the best way to describe the function of both a research proposal and a sales proposal?
It persuades an audience to act, agree, or move forward
In a proposal, the introduction serves the purpose of _____.
Laying the foundation for the topic, including background information
How may a technical writer contribute to the success of a business website?
By influencing the overall design scheme of the website
By creating high-quality textual content that represents the owner’s brand
By establishing the business’s presence on social media
To effectively represent a company, what is the number-one priority for development of its website?
The ease with which an audience can access and use the site
