Technical Writing and Reading

What is the primary goal in technical writing?

• to persuade

• to investigate

• to inform

• to promote

Which two types of writing are examples of technical writing?

• personal essay

• how-to guide

• news article

• instructions

Which type of technical document would a technical writer prepare to provide an overview of a research project?

• Analyses

• Summaries

• Instructions

• Description

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.

written communication that delivers technical information, often in the form of instructions.

• creative writing

• business writing

• technical writing

• academic writing

the intended readers, viewers, or listeners of a message.

• audience

• group

• friends

• animals

a set of documents that act as guides or references outlining the functioning of a program

• technology

• purpose

• documentation

• audience

someone who has limited to no specific content knowledge

• copy editor

• layperson

• expert

• technician

the intention behind the message

• audience analysis

• purpose

• description

• to inform

a task technical writers do to gain an in-depth understanding of the audience.

• demographics

• cultural characteristics

• audience analysis

• background