Technical English 1 PRELIM NOTES -kb

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What is the significance of technical writing in Criminology?

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Technical writing is a skill that must be acquired by every Criminology student and practitioners in the Criminal Justice System, as they are confronted with various writing activities.

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What types of writing activities are law enforcers required to perform?

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Law enforcers are required to write beat patrol reports, fill up routing slips, write traffic accident reports, compose blotter entries, and submit various kinds of police reports.

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What is the definition of technical writing according to Vicente et al. (1997)?

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Technical writing is also termed as report writing, which is the giving of an account or description of an aspect of a particular art, science, trade, or profession learned by experience, study, observation, or investigation.

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What are the three elements involved in technical writing?

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The three elements are the subject matter, the study or investigation, and the organization and presentation of the information gathered.

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What are the basic principles of good technical writing?

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1. Know your specific reader or group of readers. 2. Decide the specific purpose of the report. 3. Use specific, concrete words and familiar language. 4. Make the report presentable in format.

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What does 'subject matter' refer to in technical writing?

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Subject matter refers to the objective information that the writer wants to convey.

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What does 'purpose' refer to in technical writing?

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Purpose refers to the goals that the writer wants to achieve for himself and his readers after presenting his written output.

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What are the qualities of a good technical report?

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Brevity, clarity, completeness, and accuracy.

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What is brevity in technical writing?

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Brevity is characterized by the shortness or briefness of the writing material, achieved through presenting ideas in a short but complete manner.

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How can clarity be achieved in technical writing?

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Clarity can be achieved by simplifying ideas and providing examples, illustrations, or diagrams to help readers understand.