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Mini-Quiz: Importance of Knowledge in Technical Writing

by Ron Kurtus (updated 14 March 2023)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

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1. Why do you need to learn to use difficult programs like FrameMaker?

To get into the desktop publishing business

It is only necessary for poor writers

It is often a requirement for the job

2. Why should you be knowledgeable about the subject matter?

In case the subject matter expert gets sick

To show you are better than the engineers

It is difficult to write about what you don't understand

3. What can you learn from attending Society for Technical Communications meetings?

Techniques other writers use

There is no reason to do so

The latest gossip about other writers

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Technical Writing. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Observe and learn

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Resources and references

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Top-rated books on Technical Writing

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Where are you now?

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Technical Writing topics

Mini-Quiz: Importance of Knowledge in Technical Writing

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Technical Writing topics

Getting work as a Technical Writer

• Skills Required to be a Technical Writer
• Salaries of Technical Writers
• Write Your Way into Technical Writing
• Starting a Technical Writing Business
• Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer

Developing technical documentation

• Concise Writing Important
• Documentation Needed by Companies
• Process of Writing Technical Manual
• Managing Your Writing Project
• Role of Technical Writers in eLearning

Using tools

• Succeed Using FrameMaker
• Using RoboHelp
• -- DHTML-based WebHelp Tutorial
• -- Java-based WebHelp Tutorial

Success factors

• 5 Powers of a Champion
• -- Importance of Health
• Knowledge in Technical Writing
• -- Importance of Excellence
• -- Importance of Value
• -- Importance of Character
• Be a Champion Technical Writer

Also see

• Technical Writing Survey Results
• Succeed Using FrameMaker
• ISO 9000 Documentation
• Succeed in Writing
• Advance in Your Career

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Let's make the world a better place

Be the best that you can be.

Use your knowledge and skills to help others succeed.

Don't be wasteful; protect our environment.

You CAN influence the world.

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Live Your Life as a Champion:

Take care of your health

Seek knowledge and gain skills

Do excellent work

Be valuable to others

Have utmost character

Be a Champion!

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