Writing Technical Reports

Question 1

means efficient writing

Answer 1

Concise Writing

Question 2

The text should state an idea with the least number of words without affecting the meaning.

Answer 2

Concise Writing

Question 3

writing that transmits to the reader the exact idea that the writer has in mind

Answer 3

Clear Writing

Question 4

Ideas are clear if they are expressed in concrete terms

Answer 4

Clear Writing

Question 5

writing that is free of emotionally loaded or biased words so that the report appears neutral or factual

Answer 5

Objective Writing

Question 6

Being objective also includes removing any hint of personal judgement in your writing.

Answer 6

Objective Writing

Question 7

refers to writing that treats all people equally with respect

Answer 7

Nondiscriminatory
Writing

Question 8

Use nondiscriminatory language when referring to the following:
gender
age
disability

Answer 8

Nondiscriminatory
Writing

Question 9

are report sections found before the actual report

Answer 9

Prefatory Elements

Question 10

• the actual report which usually has the following elements

Answer 10

Report Proper

Question 11

Title Page
Abstract or Executive Summary

Answer 11

Prefatory Elements

Question 12

Introduction
Procedures
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Appendix
Reference

Answer 12

Report Proper

Question 13

It is a clear, objective, and orderly presentation of the details of a research investigation or an assigned activity.

Answer 13

TECHNICAL
REPORT