DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
TECHNICAL WRITING
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the steps involved in preparing an abstract?
2. Explain the concept of editorial process.
3. Discuss the characteristics features of technical writing.
4. Give an account on editorial tools.
5. Discuss the features of a house journals.
6. Write short notes on aberrations in technical writing.
7. Explain the importance of progress report.
8. What is communication process?
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
9. What are the important points to be considered is
preparing a technical report?
10. Explain the role of language as a medium for
communication in technical writing.
Sub. Code
16
DE-253
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WK 6
11. Discuss the relationship between reader and writer of an
article.
12. Write an essay on preparation of popular articles.
13. Explain the publication ethics involved in technical
writing.
14. Discuss the steps involved in the preparation of review.
15. Write short notes on the following
Post-publication process
Proof reading
Readability and text.