ENGL2338 Technical Writing
Unit 4 Quiz
4.1 Quiz: Instructions
Question 1Before writing a set of instructions to a specific audience, the writer/designer must conduct research to know what the audience’s knowledge of the task.
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Question 2The elements of effective instructions include (select one):
Title, a brief overview, a body, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals)
Title, a brief overview, a body, methods, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals)
Title, a brief overview, a body (and must always include visuals)
Title, a body, conclusion (and must always include visuals)
Question 3It is important to explain the relevance of the instructions before moving into the step-by-step tasks because readers need to know what to expect before undergoing a task, including how long the task will take and where the task should be performed.
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Question 4Primary research means getting information from sources in books and articles or through websites.
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Question 5Plagiarizing the work of others, including copying someone else’s instructions, is an ethical abuse.
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Question 6 Failure to provide safety and legal obligations on a set of instructions can result in injury, death, and legal litigation.
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