DSST- Technical Writing (Latest Update 2023)

DSST- Technical Writing (Latest Update 2023) Progress reports - keeps the reader informed about activities, problems, and progress related to a large projec Informational reports - focuses on providing straightforward information Analytical reports - evaluates information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. Formal reports - typically lengthy, require extensive research, and involve multiple writers. Informal reports - lack extensive planning or research, and they often take the form of a memorandum. Feasibility Report - help executives determine if an idea or a plan is both practical or possible Laboratory Report - Relays information gathered from an investigation of from laboratory testing Memorandum - the primary method of communication for many organizations, which organizes information by either directly or indirectly Direct pattern - Presents the main idea of the memo first and follows up with the details Indirect pattern - Presents the detail of the memo first and follows up with the main points Inquiry Letters - Written to ask about a product, service, or procedure Claim letters - Written to express disappointment with a product or service and to request a refund, replacement, or apology Job application letters - written to accompany a rèsumè when seeking an internship or employment Resume - serves as an important tool for illustrating qualification to potential employment user manuals - written for both skilled or unskilled users of product tutorials - written as a self study guide for the users of a product....