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Aged 00111: Technical Writing And Reporting Question Paper

Aged 00111: Technical Writing And Reporting

Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

AGED 00111: TECHNICAL WRITING AND REPORTING

STREAMS: CERT. (ANHE) Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 16/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. Briefly describe the following sections of a research report.

(a) Background information [3 marks]
(b) Literature review [3 marks]
(c) Cover page [3 marks]
(d) Table of contents [3 marks]

2. Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as used in technical writing and reporting. Give examples in each case.

(i) Abbreviations and acronyms [3 marks]
(ii) Informal and formal reports [3 marks]
(iii) Table and figures [3 marks]
(iv) Research proposal and project proposal. [3 marks]

3. Explain the following types of informal definitions.

(i) Operational definitions [2 marks]
(ii) Negative statements [2 marks]
(iii) Synonyms [2 marks]

4. Explain the importance of technical writing and reporting. [10 marks]

5. Discuss five principles applied in technical writing and reporting. [20 marks]

6. Outline the format of a research report. [10 marks]

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Aged 00111: Technical Writing And Reporting Question Paper

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