What is Technical Writing?
Authored by Jen Hobson
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal in technical writing?
to persuade
to investigate
to inform
to promote
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which two types of writing are examples of technical writing?
personal essay
how-to guide
news article
instructions
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of technical document would a technical writer prepare to provide an overview of a research project?
Analyses
Summaries
Instructions
Description
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sets technical writing apart from other types of writing?
Its primary goal is to tell a story.
Its primary goal is to present an argument.
Its primary goal is to demonstrate critical thinking.
Its primary goal is to instruct others.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the intended readers, viewers, or listeners of a message.
audience
group
friends
animals
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a set of documents that act as guides or references outlining the functioning of a program
technology
purpose
manual
audience
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
someone who has limited to no specific content knowledge
copy editor
layperson
expert
technician
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
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