writing coherent documents and effective sentences – Flashcards
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"Positive construction" refers to what in technical writing?
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The writier is describing what something is.
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What is the chief advantage of a coherent list for the reader?
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It makes the information easier to read and remember.
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Markel recommends you study the outline view of a document as a means for for checking its coherence.
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true
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Collectively, headings achieve what in a document?
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They create a heirarchy of information.
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Using euphemisms in technical writing is important so that we not offend anyone.
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false
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Of what is a typical technical paragraph composed?
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1) A beginning topic sentence. 2) Supporting information
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What does a title implicitly promise a reader?
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1) This document was written to achieve this purpose. 2) This document is about the subject
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When should writers check for coherence in their documents?
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1) After completing a draft 2) During draft 3) Before the document reaches the reader.
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