Technical Writing - e-BUC
Technical Writing - e-BUC Technical Writing - e-BUC
APPENDIXKEY TO THE EXERCISES© The Authors, 2007. © Edicions UPC, 2007
Key to the exercisesThis key aims to guide both teachers and students but it should not be taken as a closed,prescriptive answer key. On many occasions, we are providing one possible version of thetask, which does not mean other ways of answering certain questions or approaching a givenproblem are not possible.CHAPTER 1TASK 1-1Writing is necessary to transmit the merits of your work, your ideas and aspirations. It canbe mostly improved by reading as much as you can and by asking a peer or colleague toreview your writing.Reading is necessary to improve your vocabulary, your grammar and your storytellingabilities; it is necessary to improve your writing. Reading can be improved by reading more.Speaking is necessary to convey your ideas at meetings, to brief your peers after a businesstrip, to adapt a proposal to a client, to present a project to the general public, etc. Speakingcan be improved by gathering as much information as possible to make you feel confident,by analyzing your audience’s needs and accommodating your speech to them accordingly,by using PowerPoint or any other audiovisual aid with confidence, by practicing andrehearsing before your presentation, by sticking to the allotted time, and finally by lookingfor opportunities to speak.Listening is necessary to communicate, whether in face-to-face interactions or over thetelephone, for example. It can be improved by paying attention to what is said as well as tothe speaker’s intention, feelings and body language, by trying to reduce distractions, bylooking at the speaker and responding appropriately (e.g. nodding), or by asking if you don’tunderstand. You should always respect the speaker and never interrupt him/her.© The Authors, 2007. © Edicions UPC, 2007
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APPENDIXKEY TO THE EXERCISES© The Authors, 2007. © Edicions UPC, 2007