...categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question week 1 Technical Communication at Work (graded) As you read Chapter 1, you will learn that communication skills are critical in the workplace and that technical writing is used in virtually every work environment. For this discussion, locate a technical document from your workplace or from home or the Internet, preferably one that might be found in your career field. Note that Figure 1-1 (page 4) provides a list of technical communication examples. Using the five goals and features of technical communication listed in the textbook (page 4), describe how the document addresses these characteristics. Then, discuss whether or not you feel the document is successful in its overall goal. Provide examples from the document to illustrate. If possible, share the document by posting a link or a PDF of the sample used. Audience Culture and Analysis (graded) As our text states, “one cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing: Write for your reader, not for yourself” (page 41). This requires a solid audience analysis. As part of this analysis, you must also consider the audience's cultural background, particularly in light of today's global society. For this discussion 1. discuss some general reader characteristics and methods for analyzing the readers of various technical and workplace documents; and 2. describe additional considerations you need to make when dealing with a...
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...Course Syllabus SCBSIT0810 Technical Writing Fundamentals: ENG 221 Course Start Date: 03/08/2011 Course End Date: 04/05/2011 Campus/Learning Center: Schaumburg Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright ©2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix© is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft©, Windows©, and Windows NT© are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Susan Smillie smillies@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) srsmillie@yahoo.com (Personal) 630-833-5758 (CST) Facilitator Availability I will be available in...
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...Technical Writing and Writing a Technical Report [pic]Understand the type of technical report you are writing. Technical reports come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same goal of communicating information clearly. Deciding what type of document you need to write is an important first step as it influences your approach. For example, the following demand different approaches. Reporting Research Findings These documents describe the work done to gather information in the laboratory or field. They can be simple recording or data or more thorough and include: the problem or issue examined, the method or equipment used, the data collected and the implications. Simple Technical Information Report This document explains a technical subject. It has no aim other than to make sure readers understand the topic clearly. For example, a technical report on a investing in the futures market would probably explain how the market evolved, how it works, the specialist terms used and so on. A simple technical report for information does not put forward a view on the merits of investing in the market or have recommendations. Technical Specifications Specifications typically consist of descriptions of the features, materials, uses and workings of new product. Good specifications concentrate on graphics, data and illustrations rather than written descriptions. Think of a patent application as a good example. Technical Evaluation Reports Evaluation reports, sometimes called...
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...According to the Mayfield Handbook of Technical and Scientific Writing (2001), there are five characteristics that define effective technical communication; accuracy, clarity, conciseness, coherence, and appropriateness. For material that emphasizes clarity and conciseness, I find that section 1.1 of the Mayfield Handbook website falls short of delivering the material in such manners. These five characteristics will be used to provide an evaluative summation of the material. Accuracy in technical writing is comprised of three components; document accuracy, stylistic accuracy, and technical accuracy. Document accuracy refers to “proper coverage of your topics in appropriate detail” (Perelman, Barrett, & Paradis, 2001, p. section 1.1.1.). There must be a clearly defined problem statement, which is addressed with relevant data. Next, there is stylistic accuracy, which concerns appropriate use of language. This refers to the use of proper paragraph and sentence structure, as well as word choice that is effective in describing the topics. Finally, there is technical accuracy, which is shaped by the writer’s knowledge of the subject and the ability to analyze data without distorting the facts. The Mayfield Handbook does have proper document accuracy. The subject matter is relevant to technical writing. Stylistic accuracy is where the material is lacking. There is poor sentence structure and wording throughout the material. Simple proofreading would...
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...This article is a guide to careers in technical writing. If you are interested in technical writing, here is a guide to the profession, and it include six parts. First, you need to know if technical writing is for you. Saul Carliner think that write a novel is not the job. Although the finished product is something you wrote, there's a lot of collaboration. Contrary to what many assume, this job requires plenty of contact with technical professionals, from programmers and project managers to machine operators and medical technicians. If you're considering a job as a technical writer, and you always spend several hours reading and reviewing computer manuals and online help systems. You need to know no one in the outside world will ever see it. But the field has broadened to include a variety of job roles and responsibilities. Second, you need background. As a group, technical communicators come from varied backgrounds. The five most common academic backgrounds are English, technical communication, science or engineering, computer science and journalism. Third, you need to know specific programs. You should know Microsoft word, FrameMaker, and RoboHelp. Forth, you can move into other IT jobs. Technical communicators often move into jobs as programmers, systems analysts, information architects and project leaders. Others shift into sales or management roles. Fifth, you need to get experience. Budding technical communicators should seek out internships, volunteer work and other...
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... let me give you simple facts about my name. Based on my research, the name Allen means noble and fair while my last name de los Reyes means royal. So what are we waiting for? Let’s now play TEXT TWIST. Technical writing, a form of technical communication, is a style of writing used in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. [ Technical writers begin by forming a clear understanding of the purpose of the document they will create. If payment for production comes from a second party, this includes a detailed interview with the party that pays for the document's production. Technical writers then typically go on to gather information from existing documentation and from subject matter experts. A subject matter expert (SME) is any expert on the topic that the writer is working on. Technical writers are often not SMEs themselves (unless they are writing about creating good technical documentation). Workers at many levels, and in many different fields, have a role in producing technical communications. A good technical writer needs strong language and teaching skills and must understand the many conventions of modern technical communications. Technical writing teams or departments are often...
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...Technical Writing and Writing a Technical Report [pic]Understand the type of technical report you are writing. Technical reports come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same goal of communicating information clearly. Deciding what type of document you need to write is an important first step as it influences your approach. For example, the following demand different approaches. Reporting Research Findings These documents describe the work done to gather information in the laboratory or field. They can be simple recording or data or more thorough and include: the problem or issue examined, the method or equipment used, the data collected and the implications. Simple Technical Information Report This document explains a technical subject. It has no aim other than to make sure readers understand the topic clearly. For example, a technical report on a investing in the futures market would probably explain how the market evolved, how it works, the specialist terms used and so on. A simple technical report for information does not put forward a view on the merits of investing in the market or have recommendations. Technical Specifications Specifications typically consist of descriptions of the features, materials, uses and workings of new product. Good specifications concentrate on graphics, data and illustrations rather than written descriptions. Think of a patent application as a good example. Technical Evaluation Reports Evaluation reports, sometimes called...
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... Technical Writing Fundamentals Copyright Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Description This course covers the fundamentals and best practices of using written communication in business and in the information technologies. Topics include strategies, techniques for producing emails, memos, reports, proposals, project specifications, and user manuals, as well as other technical documents. Course Topics & Objectives Week One: The Technical Writing Process • Identify how writing methods are used in the corporate environment. • Discuss collaboration in the modern enterprise. • Identify collaborative technologies. Week Two: Technical Writing in the Corporate Environment • Identify intellectual property issues in the corporate environment. • Discuss the role that audience plays in technical writing...
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...Course Design Guide College of Information Systems & Technology ENG/221 Version 5 Technical Writing Fundamentals Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course covers the fundamentals and best practices of using written communication in business and in the information technologies. Topics include strategies, techniques, and nuances for producing e-mails, memos, reports, proposals, project specifications, and user manuals, as well as other technical documents. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Dobrin, S. I., Keller, C. J., & Weisser, C. R. (2010). Technical communication in the twenty-first century (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Gerson, S. J., & Gerson, S. M. (2012). Technical communication: Process and product (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. All electronic...
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...Project Proposals – Internet Exercises Part One: Based on the results of your search, find a sample proposal that has been posted on the Web. What Company or organization developed the proposal, and what objective was it trying to accomplish? The sample project proposal I found from the web was for server replacement (Proposal example, 2013). It was developed by ITHACA College as sample project proposal for Cheezewiz application. Cheezewiz is used by the Rodent students of the Ithaca College to support its research and teaching activities. Cheezewiz is one of the leading applications also used in the private field and it’s developed by Cheezewiz Authorities Inc. The Objective of this proposal is to clarify the project purpose and to gain approval to proceed towards developing the Project Charter. Their objective was clearly mentioned in the purpose and justification section of the proposal. Part Two: Evaluate the effectiveness of this proposal based on information you have studied in this chapter. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal. Are there any items missing from the proposal that should have been included? The author mentioned in the book (Gido, 2009) that developing a proposal for a larger company should be treated as project in itself. If the proposal is for large technical projects, it would be multivolume documents and it includes three sections such as technical, management and cost. The sample proposal I chose is not for large technical projects...
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...requirement. Once the acquisition plan has been approved, the CO will be developing the solicitation. Once all sections of the RFP have been written and approved, the CO will post the resultant RFP to FedBizOpps for any and all contractors of interest view the RFP in full details. If FedBizOpps is not available, the CO may email the RFP out to Offerors identified in its market research. Once the RFP has been posted, the CO should allow companies enough time to propose responsively to the RFP- which could be from 15 to 45 days depending upon the size and complexity of the requirement. During this time, the CO should answer any questions that all Offerors may have regarding the RFP. This should be done in writing but can also be done in an open forum such as a pre-proposal conference. Once all questions have been answered, the CO should post these questions and answers on FedBizOpps for all Offerors to see and if needed, amend the RFP. The process from the seller’s point of view begins once a notice is synopsized on FedBizOpps. After the requirement is actually posted on FedBizOpps, the seller should review the entire RFP and then choose if they want to propose or not. Depending upon what the seller believes his competitive chances are, a decision should be made to propose responsively to the requirement. At this time, the seller should review the RFP again and any amendments to fully understand the needs...
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...DIVISION OF PURCHASING Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter, Governor Department of Administration Teresa Luna, Director P.O. Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720-0075 (208) 327-7465 FAX (208) 327-7320 purchasing.idaho.gov JANUARY 2007 GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Table of Contents 1. 1.2 2. 2.4 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 PREPARATION - PLANNING THE RFP 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 3. PAGE Definition and Use Some Common Uses of the Request For Proposal Appropriateness Preparation & Response Time Statement of Intent - Scope of Work Evaluation Factors 2.4.1 Mandatory Requirements 2.4.2 Determining Evaluation Factors 2.4.3 Technical Capability & Solution Approach Weighting Factors 2.5.1 Technical Capability & Solution Approach 2.5.2 Cost Proposal 2.5.3 Managerial & Staff Capability Evaluation Rating Form - Scoring Sheet Choosing Your Evaluation Team Oral Presentations References Pre-Proposal Conference 2.10.1 Scheduling a Conference 2.10.2 Answering Questions Other Considerations 2.11.1 Public Notice 2.11.2 Amendment, Modification, or Withdrawal 2.11.3 Late Proposals, Modifications, or Withdrawals 2.11.4 Receipt & Record of Proposal 2.11.5 Mistakes in Proposals 2.11.5.1 Before Due Date & Time 2.11.5.2 After Receipt But Before Award 2.11.5.3 Discovered After Award Appeals CREATION - A MODEL RFP FORMAT 3.1 3.2 3.3 Cover...
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...APMP EXAM 1) Which of the following is NOT a best practice for using lists? a) Name each list b) Create interest by varying each entry by beginning with a different kind of word (noun, verb, adjective, or adverb) c) Minimize or eliminate confusing nested lists d) Capitalize the first word in each item. End all items with a period only if at least one item is a complete sentence. 2) Recommended ways to explain how your proposal is organized include a Table of Contents, section introductions, and what? a) Compliance Matrix b) Theme statement c) Endnotes in an appendix d) List of graphics 3) How should opportunities be qualified? a) By analyzing customer, competition and capability b) By analyzing competition c) By value only d) By solution only 4) Unless the RFP specifies otherwise, numbered subheadings should be limited to how many levels? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 5) When estimating the required expert resources for writing detailed technical proposal sections for which no boilerplate exists, which of the following metrics is typical? a) 1 page/person day b) 4 pages/ person day c) 10 to 15 pages/person day d) More than 25 pages/person day 6) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Price and Value? a) Price is what you charge for a product or service b) The customer will always attribute value to additional features that have not been requested c) Value and price are the...
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...Fax +254 20 603792 Email: Website: www.kws.go.ke This Request for Proposal (RFP) includes the following documents: Letter of Invitation Terms Of Reference Instructions to Bidders Data Sheet Technical Proposal – Standard Forms Financial Proposal – Standard Forms Required Documentation Standard Form of Contract Head – Supply Chain Management 2 LETTER OF INVITATION Dear Sir/Madam: RE: Tender No: KWS/RFP/MBD/42/2012- 2013: Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite you to submit a detailed Technical and Financial proposal to provide consultancy services to undertake a CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY in (8) major Parks. Kindly submit your formal application in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP). Suitable consultants will be identified on the basis of their responsiveness to the requirements for the scope of the tasks and contract conditions. Kenya Wildlife Service will thereafter award the tender in accordance with procedures set out in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006. Eligible firms may purchase the RFP guidelines from the procurement office, Kenya Wildlife Service, between 9.00am and 4.00pm, at a non-refundable fee of Ksh.2,000.00 Further information may also be obtained from the Procurement office at KWS Headquarters, Tel 254-02-3991000/2000, email address; hps@kws.go.ke. Completed proposals written in English language and packaged in plain sealed envelopes and...
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...DRAFT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH STANDARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SRFP) FOR SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRM (National) (Complex Time Based - above Tk. 10 Million) Central Procurement Technical Unit Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division Ministry of Planning August 2009 PS8 Guidance Notes on the Use of the Standard Request for Proposal These guidance notes have been prepared by the CPTU to assist a Procuring Entity in the preparation, using this Standard Request for Proposal (SRFP), for procurement of Intellectual and Professional Services having estimated cost above Tk. 10 million. The Procuring Entity should also refer to the Public Procurement Act, 2006 (Act No 24 of 2006), and the Public Procurement Rules 2008, issued to supplement the act available on CPTU,s website: http://www.cptu.gov.bd/. All concerned are advised to refer to the aforementioned Act and Rules while participating in any selection process of Consultants. The use of SRFP (PS8) applies when a shortlisting process following Expressions of Interest has taken place and the short-listed Applicants are invited to submit a Proposal. This document shall be used when a Procuring Entity (the Client) wishes to select an Applicant (Consultant) for assignments for which remuneration is being determined on the basis of the time actually spent by the Consultant in carrying out the Services. ...
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