technical writing-part 1
DESCRIPTION
Introduction to tech writingTRANSCRIPT
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TECHNICAL WRITING
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WHY IS THERE A NEED TO LEARN TECHNICAL WRITING?
• Companies value effective business writing, a fact evidenced by employer screenings and formal examinations that evaluate candidates’ writing skills.
• Understanding how to apply general accounting principles ,audting and laws, and finance theories and tools is critical but not sufficient.
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WHY IS THERE A NEED TO LEARN TECHNICAL
WRITING?• Employers recognize that “the major
differences among competitors may often be found in the degree their employees have mastered writing, speaking, and other non-technical skills”.
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WHY IS THERE A NEED TO LEARN TECHNICAL
WRITING?• Accounting professionals spend significant
time writing to document the results of analysis, research, and procedures performed.
• A well-executed analysis loses its value when not effectively summarized and communicated in a document.
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WHAT IS TECHNICAL WRITING THEN?
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WHAT IS TECHNICAL WRITING THEN?
• “Technical writing conveys specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience for a specific purpose.”
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HOW IS TECHNICAL WRITING COMPARE/CONTRAST TO TRADITIONAL ESSAYS?
• Technical writing is different from other types of written communication.
HOW?
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SEE THE DIFFERENCE?
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QUIZ
PART 1SPELLING
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QUIZ
PART 2SENTENCE
COMPLETION
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• On your paper, write the letter of the word or words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
4.We will have to ___ the design of the machine to suit our purpose.
a. Informb. Modifyc. Peeld. regulate
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• On your paper, write the letter of the word or words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
5. A group of lawless ___ roamed the countryside , stealing whatever they could.
a. Maraudersb. Piratesc. Kidnapersd. villains
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• On your paper, write the letter of the word or words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
6. An expert skier will enjoy this steep slope, but it will be too difficult for a ____.
a. Veteranb. Frolicc. Noviced. sponsor
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• On your paper, choose the word or words that best fit the sentence as a whole.
7. My aunt or my uncle is,are arriving by train today.
8. The bed and breakfast was,were charming.
9. If Joe was,were here, you'd be sorry.10. Five years is,are the maximum sentence
for that offense.