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Because of the fact that Technical writing is generally instructive in nature, you have to ensure that the information that you are providing is given in a way that cannot be interpreted more than one way. If it is, you risk the possibility of someone doing something incorrectly and possible causing something to malfunction, or to even possibly injure someone.
For instance, say you were putting on a mower blade.
If you wrote the sentences:
"Tighten the cutting blade centre nut once the spark plug cap has been disconnected."
"Tighten & disconnect the cutting blade centre nut & spark plug cap."
The first one seems less ambiguous. It says to do one thing, and then the other. The second sentence although correct, can lead to not knowing which to do first. It says do both, but does not really say in what order.
Another problem with grammatically incorrect sentences is that they decrease the value of the actually information being presented. You start to lose confidence in the fact that the information is useful, because it is written so poorly. It is similar to learning a new language. Because you say things incorrectly to often, no matter how smart you may be, it begins to make you sound less intelligent than you really are because you cannot express it adequately.
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Why are graphics important in technical writing?
Graphics can be important to technical writing, if the graphics accurately represent the current state of the technology. Too often, the technology morphs and changes, so that the graphics become different from the technology -- this is the danger of using graphics in technical writing.
What are the similarities between technical writing and non technical writing?
non technical writing are not techincaly real writing
What are the relevance of technical writing in your present world?
The relevance of technical writing in your present world can vary depending on your profession. Technical writing is important in industrial fields when pitching new ideas. It can help consumers save money and time.
Elements of technical writing?
abc's of technical writing
Why honesty important in technical report writing?
because if you never be honest you get in trouble
Is anyone capable of writing a coherent intelligible grammatically correct question?
I don't understand the question. Perhaps you mean; "Is anyone capable of writing a coherent, intelligible and grammatically-correct question?"
Is this sentence grammatically correct That is her?
It is what you will hear in informal speech, but is not correct for formal writing. Try: "That is the girl.", "That is the woman.", "That is my sister.", "That is my wife.", etc. The grammatically correct form of the sentence 'That is her' is 'That is she.'
Is writing 'where are they' grammatically correct?
Yes. If used as an inquiry then the first letter should be capitalised and it should end with a question mark.
Is the statement 'lots of love' grammatically correct?
Yes, but it is very informal - that is not suitable for writing.
Is it grammatically correct to begin a sentence with a preposition?
Yes, it is grammatically correct to begin a sentence with a preposition in certain cases, especially in informal or conversational writing. However, it is generally avoided in formal or academic writing.
Why is subject-verb agreement important in writing?
Subject-verb agreement is important in writing because it ensures that the sentence is grammatically correct and easy to understand. When the subject and verb agree in number and person, it helps to convey the intended meaning clearly and effectively.
Brevity in technical writing?
Brevity is very important in technical writing. Technical writing exists for one main purpose: to relate specific information and instructions.
In quality technical writing it is best to use exciting language?
no!!! jUST USE THE CORRECT TECHNICAL LANGUAGE.
Is it correct to start a sentence with AND?
Yes, it is grammatically correct; when used, it is followed by a comma. However, it is often overused in writing and shouldn't be used in excess.
Is it grammatically correct to say you are sat writing this?
"You are" is present tense, happening now,, while "sat" is past tense. so this sentence doesn't work. :" You are sitting writing this," although awkward is correct.
Is the use of 'to' at end of question proper?
Typically it's not grammatically correct to do so. It depends on the context of what you are writing though.
Which is grammatically correct 'Whom did you see at the park' or 'Who did you see at the park'?
Whom did you see is correct, and is required in writing. In speech, people generally say "Who did you see?"
