Guruk And Lannon's Technical Communication: Research And Documentation Quiz

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Do you know anything about technical communication research and documentation? Technical communication is a means to deliver scientific, engineering, or other technical information. Individuals in a variety of contexts and with varied professionals’ credentials participate in technical communication. Some people are designated as technical communicators and or technical writers. If you are looking for information on technical communication, look no further than this quiz.

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1.

Expert testimony usually offers a reliable “final word.”
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Expert testimony does not always offer a reliable "final word." While expert testimony can provide valuable insights and opinions based on their knowledge and experience, it is not infallible. Experts can have biases, limited information, or differing interpretations, which can lead to differing conclusions. Additionally, new evidence or advancements in knowledge can challenge or change expert testimony over time. Therefore, it is important to critically evaluate expert testimony and consider other sources of information before drawing conclusions.

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2.

Explain why expert testimony doesn't necessarily offer a reliable “final word.”
3.

Web pages usually are dependable sources for information that offer both quality and timeliness.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Web pages can vary greatly in terms of quality and timeliness of information. While there are certainly many dependable web pages, there are also numerous unreliable sources that may provide inaccurate or outdated information. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that web pages usually offer both quality and timeliness.

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Explain why Web pages are not necessarily dependable, quality, and timely sources for information.
5.

Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Direct observation is not the surest way to eliminate bias in research. While direct observation can be a valuable research method, it is still subject to bias. Researchers may have their own biases that can influence their observations and interpretations. Additionally, there may be limitations in what can be observed directly, especially in complex or abstract concepts. To minimize bias, researchers often employ multiple methods, such as surveys, interviews, and experiments, to gather data from different perspectives and reduce the impact of individual biases.

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6.

Explain why direct observation does not necessarily eliminate bias.
7.

Indicators of quality for a website include all of the following except
- A.
  
  Links to reputable sites
- B.
  
  Material that has been peer reviewed
- C.
  
  Options for contacting the author
- D.
  
  Presentations that include multimedia components
- E.
  
  Objective coverage
Correct Answer
D. Presentations that include multimedia components

Explanation
Indicators of quality for a website include links to reputable sites, material that has been peer-reviewed, options for contacting the author, and objective coverage. However, presentations that include multimedia components are not necessarily an indicator of quality. While multimedia components can enhance the user experience, they do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or credibility of the information presented on the website. Therefore, presentations that include multimedia components are not considered a reliable indicator of website quality.

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What are the differences between a bottom-up medium and a top-down medium? Give an example of each.
9.

When should you use documentation (MLA, APA or other standards)?
10.

Why do some disciplines prefer APA over MLA documentation?

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Guruk And Lannon's Technical Communication: Research And Documentation Quiz

Expert testimony usually offers a reliable “final word.”

Explain why expert testimony doesn't necessarily offer a reliable “final word.”

Web pages usually are dependable sources for information that offer both quality and timeliness.

Explain why Web pages are not necessarily dependable, quality, and timely sources for information.

Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.

Explain why direct observation does not necessarily eliminate bias.

Indicators of quality for a website include all of the following except

What are the differences between a bottom-up medium and a top-down medium? Give an example of each.

When should you use documentation (MLA, APA or other standards)?

Why do some disciplines prefer APA over MLA documentation?