TECHNICAL WRITING Flashcards

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A type of writing about scientific subjects or simply “scientific writing”

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technical writing

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A type of writing characterized by certain formal elements and the use of conventional report forms

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technical writing

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A type of writing that maintains impartiality and objectivity

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technical writing

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3 main characteristics of technical writing

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impartial
formal
scientific

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A product of technical writing that communicates with companies among others

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Business letter

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A product of technical writing that is signed by two people over mutually agreed terms

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contract

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A product of technical writing that is essentially a detailed essay or book on a very specific topic

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Monograph

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A product of technical writing that is a ready format memorandum

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Printed action memo

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A product of technical writing that are drawings, sketches, and illustrations that aid understanding

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Graphic Aid

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A product of technical writing that is basically a guide on how to do something

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Instructional manuals

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A product of technical writing that is in pamphlet or flyer forms to convince or influence people in buying something

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Brochures

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A product of technical writing that are written suggestions

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Proposals

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A product of technical writing that is an inter-office written communication to disseminate information

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Memoranda

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A property of technical writing that asks the question:

What will I write about

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Subject Matter

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A property of technical writing that asks the question:

Who am I writing for?

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Audience

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A property of technical writing that refers to the mode of communication or delivery

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Expression

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A property of technical writing that refers to how the material is written

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Style

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A property of technical writing that pertains to how ideas are organized in chronological, spatial, or logical order

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Arrangement of Materials

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the inclusion of complete information

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the correct format or the state of being error-free

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to being direct and brief without compromising the complete idea of the letter

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the smooth flow of ideas using transition devices

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to its readability

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the politeness of the tone to build good will and respect

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Courteousness

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A characteristic of business letter that refers to its professionalism
Consideration
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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the YOU attitude
Consideration
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A characteristic of business letter that refers to the uniformity of time and style of the writer
Consistency
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A characteristic of business letter that refers to truthfulness and personality of the writer
Credibility
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what are the 9Cs of a business letter
Completeness Correctness Conciseness Coherence Clarity Courteousness Consideration Consistency Credibility
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What is wrong with this: 10-13-1992 Jan. 10, 2014
Do not use abbreviation in writing the dateline in letters
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What is wrong with this: September 1st, 2025 10th of January, 2025
Do not include the st, nd, rd, or th after the day of the month
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What should you use in writing the dateline?
conventional or military style of writing ie. January 10, 2026 or 10 January 2026
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When should you use Ms. in the inside address?
when the receiver is a single woman
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When should you use Mrs. in the inside address?
When the receiver is a married woman
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What should you use when the receiver's (1) status is unknown?
Ms
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What should you use when the receivers (marami) status is unknown?
Mesdames or Mmes.
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Can you abbreviate the title Doctor in a letter?
YES
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Can you abbreviate the title Reverend in a letter?
NO
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Can you abbreviate the title Professor in a letter?
Yes, depende sa iyo.
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Can you put the position of the receiver after their name? ex. Ms. Myca Ella Liboon, President
YAS. pwede din sa baba ng pangalan Ms. Myca Ella Liboon President, Republic of the Philippines
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What should you use to address politicians?
Honorable or HON
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A part of a letter that is usually composed of the word "Dear"
Salutation
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Which writing practice are you following if you write: Dear Mr. Alcaraz,
British English
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Which writing practice are you following if you write: Dear Mr. Alcaraz:
American English
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if present ang both Dear Dr. Alcaraz: and Dear Mr. Alcaraz, which would you prioritize?
:
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if maraming lalaki ang iyong addressee, which will you use?
Messiuers or Messrs