Technical Writing - Unit Wise Questions

1.  Define what does by simple sentence, compound sentence and complex sentence. Give two appropriate examples to illustrate the definition of each type.                                                                          [10]

1.  Describe a few ways of organizing information. Why is it important to organize information?   [10]

1.  Prepare a newspaper article in about 250 words making a comparison (and contrast) between writing with and without a computer.                                                                                                                            [10]

1.  Write iconic symbols for the following situations.                                                                              [10]

        a)      Please keep this item always in this position and not upside down

        b)      Please keep this item safe from rain

        c)      Please handle with case as this item is very fragile.

        d)      Fresh-room for ladies

        e)      Please recycle this item

1.   Write a business letter to a Chinese computer company, Beijing for regular supply of assembled computers and computers parts as you are running a computer shop at New Road, Kathmandu. Include the issues or modality of payment and possible problems in business transaction.    [15]

1.  Write a one-paragraph description of how you can improve your writing. Begin with a topic sentence. In the rest of paragraph, add the details that support your topic sentence. [15]

1. Describe technical writing? Elaborate on its characteristics.

1.  Write a report on the proceedings of three day long seminar workshop on Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) conducted by Institute of Science and Technology.    [15]

1.  What is "subject verb agreement" in a sentence? Why is this agreement necessary in any type of writing? Explain it with at least three examples.    [10]

1.  Describe how you can use the online help or manual to find how to add a customized dictionary for technical words in your computer, and once added, how to open or close the dictionary. [15]

1.  Prepare a newspaper article with due organization and layout in about 250 word using symbols and abbreviation while preparing the article in the computer.                                                        [15]

2.  Prepare an imaginary data of 5 years of first, 2^nd and 3^rd year students. Show their pass rate of failure rate through graphs, if possible use different colour.    [15]

2.  Write a job application on the basis of the given advertisement. Give your recent resume along with the application.                                                                                                                                     [15]

2.  Discuss briefly how you can choose and use table, graphs and charts                                       [15]

2.  Edit the adjectives in the following sentences to make them correct and clear. [10]

        a)      Blue looks more better on you than Gray.

        b)      The reception was a really nice part.

        c)      My manager is really a nice person.

        d)      That is the baddest-looking outfit I have ever seen.

        e)      Meeting the president was a really nice part.

        f)       We had the seriousest conversation of the evening

        g)      I think she was more sharp than anyone else in the party

        h)      The clock is much more slower than my watch.

2.  What major items are included under the reference of grammar unit in Technical writing courses? Give brief explanation of each item of grammar unit with suitable example                                        [10]

2.  Write a newspaper article on "use of computer in Higher education" using headings subheadings, you should write it thinking about the aim and audience of your writing.    [10]

1. What is technical writing? Distinguish between technical writing and academic writing.

2.  What is communication? What are the factors to consider in technical communication? [15]

2. "Technical writing is written for both internal and external audiences." Justify with examples.

2.  Write four paragraphs on advantages and disadvantages of using materials from different wave sites in preparing an article on future of solar energy in Nepal.    [15]

2.  Use a flow chart to show the total process in the computer from computer typing to printing and saving the material in a file / CD / pen drive.                                                                                                   [15]

2.  Prepare a newspaper article in about 250 words on “the Use and Misuse of Mobile Phone”.            [15]

3.  Critique your friend’s webpage and recommend revisions to prepare it for use in a job search. [15]

3.  What do you understand by "Mechanics of writing"? Describe briefly about major components of mechanics and their role in good writing.    [15]

3.  Write a newspaper article in about 250 words on the use and abuse of “internet facility”.              [15]

3.  Write five common acronyms in your area of study and their expanded meanings. [10]

3.  Write in detail on advantages and disadvantages using Facebook, Twitter and google+ for communication. In your write up use these expressions! in brief,whereas, however, though, even though, at first, in general, finally.    [15]

3.  Write two paragraph on advantages and disadvantages of wireless communication (devices such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) using these expressions: in short, in other words, namely, that is, for instance, however, finally, such as, otherwise, whereas.                       [15]

3.  Write instructions for installation and operation of the printer you have recently bought.           [15]

3.  Write a newspaper article in about 250 words making a comparison and contrast between different forms of computer set like desktop, laptop, palmtop or others based on their functions mode, facilities ease and access, difficulty and complexity (including technical description).    [15]

3. What should one keep in mind when writing for the web? Discuss.

3.  Arrange the following transition words into the categories of sequence, Examples, Contract, and Conclusion, and then use the transition words in your own sentence, however, instead, in addition, therefore, finally, particularly, in short, thus, such as, for example, otherwise.    [10]

3.  Define each component of writing elements. How does each of them complement the other and what process or element makes writing readable? [15]

4.  Describe briefly the layout of a business letter. [15]

4. What is a press release? What steps should one follow to produce an effective press release?

4.  Write instructions about loading photos in a file of the computer and how to use those photos in different facts of a seminar report of your college. Also give instruction about using photoshop program in the computer.    [10]

4.  Write a sample cover letter to accompany your resume for a position in your field to the following person.    [15]

                Mr. R. C. Shrestha

                Uni Tech International GPO Box 0000

                Kathmandu

4.  Discuss advantages and disadvantages of wide spread use of ‘e’ service in general and ‘email’ in particular in personal and institutional purpose. For example : e-banking, payment of service charges like telephone, electricity and drinking water and admission and result of colleges and universities.                       [15]

2. As writing is not an overnight endeavor it follows a certain process. Discuss a process for technical writing.

4.  What is graphic presentation technique? What are the advantages of the use of graphs, charts, pictures, and tables in technical communication? [15]

4.  Explain the importance of using table, illustrations, graphic presentation in an academic writing. Give some suitable examples.    [15]

4.  Discuss different forms of technical communications. Prepare a 'memo' and explain why is it a form of technical communication.    [15]

4.  This is the initial lecture in computer class. Give clear instruction how to use computer in the computer lab. Give technical description of the computer so that student idea about the computer and its use becomes more technically dependable.                                                                                                                  [15]

4.  Represent the following information in the pie chart                                                                     [10]

i.        Total number of cell phone users=8,50,000

ii.      Users of Nepal Telecom(cell phone)=5,50,000

iii.    Users of N cell =2,50,000

iv.    Users of UTL=50,000

4.  What is a summary? Describe the steps to follow to write informative summaries  [10]

5.  Write a brief proposal to convince your manager to purchase a new computer for your use in the office. [15]

5.  Prepare a formal report of a seminar entitled “Role of computer in the media”. Each step of proceeding of the seminar and agenda of the seminar are to be duly included in the report. Include formation of seminar preparation committee, its meeting and resolutions. Summary of presentation, and major response of the participants..                                                                                                                                   [15]

5.  Define "simple sentence", "complex sentence" and "compound sentence". Give three examples for each type.    [10]

5.  Write a technical description of a recently bought colour laser printer with its special features. If necessary give some sketches to clarify your description.                                                                       [10]

5.  Give instructions for operating a personal computer.    [10]

5.  Write short notes on (any two):  [15]

a)      Writing with a computer

b)      Writing in examinations

c)      The use of headings

d)      Language and style

e)      Transition words

f)       The use of commas and semicolons

3. What is ethics? How do an ethical dilemma and a legal dilemma differ? Discuss with examples.

5.  Read the following advertisement and write a job application, and attach your recent biodata with the application.        [15]

Immediately wanted

Toyota Nepal has a vacancy for computer engineer to work on for 7 years. Interested candidates with computer bachelor/computer engineering qualification can apply within a week to the administration office of Toyota Nepal, Maharajgung, Kathmandu.

email: toyotanepal@gmail.com

5. Give a technical description of a multimedia or a new desktop computer with its special features.    [10]

5.  Read the following advertising and write a job application suitable and attach latest bio data with it.     [15]

5.  Imagine you are the Head of the Department of Computer Science an Information Technology and also imagine that you have conducted a Departmental meeting of all teaching staff. Now prepare a formal minute of the meeting with agenda and resolutions. [15]

6.  What's technical communication? How does it differ from other types of communication? What features help making communication 'technical'?    [15]

6.  Write a letter to a business associate thanking him for referring a customer to you. [15]

6.  Write a technical description of your new laptop with its special features [10]

6.  It is said that the pace of modern time can be capture only by having right knowledge of using “Facebook, twitter, YouTube, g+”. Write two paragraphs on advantages and disadvantages of using the above. Your expressions should include these expressions “At first, on the other, for example, however, finally, namely, that’s why, such as”.                                                                                                                        [10]

6.  Define informative summary and prepare such a summary of a new book or a film you have recently read or enjoyed.    [10]

4. What are graphics? How are they used in technical writing?

6.  Explain computer-aided writing or explain what informative summaries are.    [15]

6.  The Growing use of soft-games in computer has diverted young people away from the real physical games in the field. Discuss some pros and cons of computer-mediated games. [15]

6.  Write short notes on any two of the following:                                                                       [15]

a)      Writing minutes

b)      Readability

c)      E-mail etiquette

d)      Technical communication

6.  Suppose you are the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology and you have assigned a particular task to each student of 4^th semester for class presentation through multimedia. Now prepare    a    formal    report    with    informative    summary    of     each     student’s     presentation    [15].

6.  Write two paragraphs on advantages and disadvantages of using such devices like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android, EDGE using the following expression, on the one hand, in brief, however, moreover, such as, whereas, for example, that is.    [15]

5. Think of a subject or hobby about which you know a great deal. In a brief essay, describe how you acquired your knowledge.

6. Requesting him or her to increase incentive for the hardworking employees, write a letter to your employer.

5. Write a short report describing the writing skills a computer network administrator requires.

7. Think of a time when something went wrong-perhaps a problem at college or work. After identifying and analyzing your audience, write an incident report describing the incident.

8. You are working as the manager of an IT company. Write an email encouraging your staff to work for some additional hours every week so that the company and staff equally benefit.

6. Write a letter to your employer requesting a two-day leave for a special event, such as brother or sister’s wedding.

7. You are calling a client to set up an interview about a new type of Internet system in his or her office. What arrangements should you discuss with him or her? Make a list of at least three areas you need to cover in the phone call to set up an interview.

8. Write an email encouraging your staff to work for some additional hours every week so that the company and staff equally benefit.

9. Write a press release for your school or another organization with which you are affiliated to announce an upcoming event, an accomplishment, or other newsworthy information.

10. Based on your experience as an IT professional, write instructions for new aspirants, explaining how to begin career in this field.

9. Write a brief newspaper article explaining the importance of training for the staff of a company.

11. Write a chronological resume highlighting your skills for a job in your field.

10. Based on your experience, write instructions for new students, explaining how to register for classes or for a particular program.

11. Write a functional resume highlighting your skills for a job in your field.

12. Considering audience and purpose, write a short speech you are going to deliver in the inaugural session of the College IT Fair.

12. Considering audience and purpose, write a short speech you are going to deliver in the inaugural session of the College IT Fair.

13. Suggesting an action or a program, write a recommendation report to your ward office so that the entire environment of your community significantly improves.

14. Write a brief proposal on a problem you have been facing as a student of your college.

15. Imagine you are the manager of a company. You need to inform your staff that a new product is being launched on the occasion of New Year. Prepare a memo so that your staff understand and execute your plan.