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Question 1

Specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience for a specific purpose

Answer 1

Technical Writing

Question 2

fiction
poetry
short stories
novels

Answer 2

Creative Writing

Question 3

subjective response to a personal experience

Answer 3

Expressive Writing

Question 4

exposes a topic analytically and objectively

Answer 4

Expository Writing

Question 5

depends on emotional appeal to thereaders.

Answer 5

Persuasive Writing

Question 6

Writing about scientific subjects and about various
technical subjects

Answer 6

Technical Writing

Question 7

Characterized by certain formal elements:
- scientific and technical vocabulary
- use of graphic aids and conventional report forms

Answer 7

Technical Writing

Question 7

Characterized by certain formal elements:
- scientific and technical vocabulary
- use of graphic aids and conventional report forms

Answer 7

Technical Writing

Question 8

Characterized by the maintenance of an attitude of impartiality and objectivity

Answer 8

Technical writing

Question 9

Products of Technical Writing

Answer 9

Business Letter
Contract
Monograph
Printed Action Memo
Graphic

Question 10

5 Writing5 Important Principles in Good Technical Writing

Answer 10

1. Always have in mind a specific reader, real or imaginary, when you are writing a report. Always Assume that he is intelligent but uninformed,
2. Before you start to write, always decide what the exact purpose of your report is, and make sure that every paragraph, every sentence, and every word makes a clear contribution to that purpose.
3. Use language that is simple, concrete, and familiar.
4. At the beginning and end of every section of your report, check your writing according to this principle:
   “First you tell the reader what you’re going to tell him, then you tell him what you’ve told him”
5. Make your report attractive.

Question 11

Purposes of Technical Writing

Answer 11

1. Management decision
2. Furnishes needed information
3. Gives instructions
4. Records business transactions through proposals
5. Procures business proposals
6. Basis for public relations
7. Reports to stockholders of companies

Question 12

Properties of Technical Writing

Answer 12

1. Subject Matter
2. Audience
3. Expression
4. Style
5. Arrangement of Material

Question 13

“What will I write about?”

Answer 13

subject matter

Question 14

“Whom am I writing for?”
“Who are my intended readers?”

Answer 14

Audience

Question 15

“How will I write the material?”

Answer 15

Style

Question 16

“What will be the tone of my writing?”

Answer 16

Expression

Question 17

“How should I organize my ideas?”

Answer 17

Arrangement of materials

Question 18

exchange of meanings between individuals through a common system of symbols.

Answer 18

Communication

Question 19

act of transferring information from one place,person or group to another.

Answer 19

Communication

Question 20

Categories of Communication

Answer 20

1. Spoken / Verbal Communication
2. Non-verbal Communication
3. Written Communication
4. Visualization

Question 21

Importance of Communication

Answer 21

1. Improves coordination
2. Encourages cooperation
3. Gives a direction
4. Morale and empowerment
5. Aids in decision making
6. Speeds up organizational process
7. Tool for problem-solving
8. Generates a sense of commitment and involvement
9. Improves customer service

Question 22

Method used to transmit messages from a sender to a receiver.
Technical

Answer 22

Communication Channels

Question 23

Communication Channels

Answer 23

Face-to-face Conversations
Telephones
Text messages
Emails
Social Media
Radio and TV
Letters
Reports

Question 24

Common Barriers to Effective Communication

Answer 24

1. Use of jargon 2. Taboos 3. Physical Barriers 4. Psychological barriers

Question 25

Example: - adipocere - algor mortis - rigor mortis

Answer 25

The use of Jargon

Question 26

Example: - politics - religions - disabilities - sexuality and sex

Answer 26

Taboos

Question 27

Example: - poor health - Noise - Unsuitable Temperatures

Answer 27

Physical Barriers

Question 28

Example: - False assumptions - Anger - Attitudes and values - Fear and defensiveness

Answer 28

Psychological Barriers

Question 29

Documenting an activity, results of undertakings,ideas, and related matters are done in writing

Answer 29

Basic Report Writing

Question 30

In the Public Safety Offices, they follow certain forms of communication which vary according to their purpose, such as civilian letters, memorandum, office orders, special orders, investigation report, etc…

Answer 30

Basic Report Writing

Question 31

Requisites of Good Reporting

Answer 31

1. A precise understanding of the task 2. Ability to go where the desired information is. 3. Ability to collect and retain information accurately and in detail. 4. Ability to transmit the collected information as soon as possible.

Question 32

5 w's and 1 H Basic Questions - Who, What, When, Where, Why - how

Answer 32

Basic Questions

Question 33

Guide in Writing Reports

Answer 33

1. The reader is the most important person 2. Keep the report as short as possible 3. Organize for the convenience of the report user 4, All references should be correct in all details 5. The writing should be accurate, concise and unobtrusive 6. The right diagram with the right labels should be in the right place for the reader 7. Summaries give the whole picture in miniature 8. Reports should be checked for technical errors, typing errors and inconsistency 9. The report should look as good as it is

Question 34

Reporting and Interpretation

Answer 34

Objective -factual reporting Subjective -interpretative reporting

Question 35

Structure of a Report

Answer 35

1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Body 4. Conclusion

Question 36

a standalone section summarizing your report'sfindings so readers know what to expect.

Answer 36

Executive Summary

Question 37

-covers the explanation of the overall topic thatyou're about to discuss -background information

Answer 37

Introduction

Question 38

covers all the major discoveries, broken up intoheadings and subheadings.

Answer 38

Body

Question 39

where the author brings together all the information in his report and comes to a definitive interpretation or judgment.

Answer 39

Conclusion

Question 40

narration of an incident which took place at a given time and place.

Answer 40

Police Report

Question 41

Purpose of Police Report

Answer 41

1. For evidence in court 2. For insurance claim 3. For record purposes 4. For exhibit 5. For consolidation of the report of higher office 6. To monitor the crime rate 7. To record daily incident

Question 42

Parts of Police Report

Answer 42

1. Heading 2. Office symbol / Logo 3. Subject Line 4. Date Line 5. Body 6. Signatory

Question 43

Kinds of Police Report

Answer 43

1. Initial / Spot Report 2. Progress Report 3. Final Report

Question 44

report made by the investigator immediately after the incident or after few days of the commencement of the investigation

Answer 44

Initial or Spot Report

Question 45

The purpose of this report is to appraise the headquarters of the progress of the case.

Answer 45

Progress Report

Question 46

made after the termination of the investigation..

Answer 46

Final Report

Question 47

Formats of Spot Report

Answer 47

Memorandum Form

Question 48

used when the addressee or the receiving authority is within the office, installation, or premises of the originator or sender used when the addressee or the receiving authority is within the office, installation, or premises of the originator or sender

Answer 48

Memorandum Form

Question 49

An official logbook, covered blue with a hardbound cover containing daily records of all crime reports, official summaries of arrests, and other important events/activities reported at the police station. Technical

Answer 49

Police Blotter

Question 50

Parts of an Investigation Report

Answer 50

1, Heading 2. Office symbol 3. Subject Line 4. Date line 5. Body