1. Chapter 1 Understanding Technical Communication
Technical Communication: Strategies for College and the Workplace by Dan Jones & Karen Lane
Chapter 1 Understanding Technical Communication
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2. Technical communication . . .
Frequently deals with scientific or technological subjects
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3. Technical communication must . . .
meet the information needs of the audience
work with a specialized vocabulary
create a helpful design
provide illustrations whenever appropriate
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4. Workplace writing includes. . .
correspondence (letters, memos, )
notes
manuals (instructions)
proposals
reports
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5. Workplace writing includes. . .
policies and procedures
job descriptions
performance evaluations
promotional materials (posters, brochures, flyers)
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6. Technical communication fails . . .
when writers focus on what they want to say rather than on what the readers need to read or on what the listeners need to hear.

7. A technical document that ignores the audience . . .
is poorly organized
has inappropriate content
does not allow readers to picture themselves in the text
lacks clarity
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8. Ineffective technical communication . . .
wastes time
increases expenses
causes missed deadlines
decreases productivity
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9. Ineffective technical communication . . .
affects promotions
affects morale
damages reputations
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10. Effective technical communication . . .
saves time
saves money
achieves the purpose
enhances your career
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