Technical Writing Style and Tone 2

Question 1

What is nominalization in technical writing?

Accepted Answer

Turning verbs into nouns

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Using numbers as adjectives

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Naming variables

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Capitalizing nouns

Question 2

Which term describes unnecessary words that add length without meaning?

Accepted Answer

Deadwood

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Jargon

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Acronyms

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Hedging

Question 3

What is the recommended sentence length for clear US technical writing?

Accepted Answer

15–20 words on average

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30–40 words on average

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50+ words on average

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Exactly 10 words

Question 4

Which style guide is most commonly used in US software documentation?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Writing Style Guide

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Oxford Style Manual

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AP Stylebook

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Strunk & White

Question 5

What does 'hedging language' mean in technical writing?

Accepted Answer

Vague language that avoids commitment

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Specific numbered data

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Bold claims

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Legal disclaimers

Question 6

When writing error messages in US software documentation, which tone is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Helpful and non-blaming

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Apologetic and formal

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Technical and complex

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Casual and humorous