Exam 1: Characteristics of Writing at Work

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Good technical communication has all of the following qualities EXCEPT:

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Surveys show that organizations rank which attribute of good technical writing as the most important?

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How many stages does writing effective documents require?

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Writing at work requires effective communication, which can be accomplished by…

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What do many organizations do before they hire a new employee?

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Why is it important that you always write effective documentation at work?

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Which of the following statements is true of technical writing?

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Even good technical writing may include:

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What are three ways to avoid potential security breaches at work?

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Your textbook says, "Many organizations, before they hire new employees, will check social media to see what potential employees have said about themselves." Describe what potential employers might discover if they checked your personal social networking sites today, and what do you think it reflects about you and your work ethic? How do you think they would interpret the messages you post on your social media?

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After finishing revising and proofreading the document, Samantha realized that she had saved the Microsoft word document on her desktop computer. What should have Samantha done prior to even beginning the document?

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You should never access your personal email, blog, or social media sites from your…

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Why is it important that you avoid potential security breaches at work?

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When you sign your name to a report or letter, you are…

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After reading the sections in Chapter 1 on how workplace writing differs from academic writing, Samantha realizes she has gone into too much detail about technical information on computers, and will streamline that information by putting it in a chart for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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Writing at work and academic writing both require…

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One of the tips your textbook gives suggests you play a mind game on yourself: "Always write as if someone you do not know might be reading over your shoulder." In a memo written to your fellow students, explain why this is a good strategy for writing in the workplace.

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Your textbook says that, "Electronic communication has become a blessing and a curse." In a memo for your classmates, explain the benefits and pitfalls of electronic communication in the workplace. When possible give specific and concrete examples of both benefits and problems associated with electronic communication.

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In the workplace, most of your readers will not read all of what you write…

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