Exam 3: Writing Technical Documents

Which statement identifies a benefit of using a preformatted template for your writing project?

using templates can lead to three problems. One is that templates may bore readers. What are the other two?

Chapter 3 lists eight steps that are often involved in planning a document. One is generating ideas about your topic. What are two other steps listed in Chapter 3?

In which of these stages is the outline view of a document most likely to be helpful?

Which of the following does Chapter 3 suggest as a method for effective proofreading?

Chapter 3 describes the writing process as a series of stages. One stage is drafting. What are two other stages discussed in Chapter 3?

Chapter 3 lists four techniques for learning from others while revising documents. One technique is surveying, interviewing, or observing readers as they use the existing document. What is one other technique?

You may find that your network of associates, both inside and outside your organization, can help you through sticking points in many of the phases of a writing project.

Which of these is NOT an effective statement of purpose for a document?

-Which word best describes the process of writing technical documents?

Funds for which of the following might appear in the budget for a writing project?

What are the two major ways to revise a document?

What is "invisible writing" and how is it helpful to the writing process?

Templates are useful because they organize a document for you.

Which of these best describes the process of revising a document?

A team of writers regularly collaborate to produce technical reports that have identical design specifications. Which of the following word-processing tools would best help them to work efficiently?

You manage a software development group with team members in North America, South America, and Asia. Your boss wants you to write a status report about your group's activities. You need key team members to contribute to the report, but doing so is challenging when team members are in so many different time zones. Which writing tool is likely to benefit you most on this project?

When drafting a document, you come to an item that you don't understand or that requires more research. What should you do?

Even though cultures differ, technical documents tend to be written in a similar way no matter where you go.

Chapter 3 discusses three questions to ask about your audience during the planning stage of the writing process. One is "Why and how will the reader use your document?" What is another question to consider during planning?