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Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
Model
Bachelor Level/ sixth Semester/ Science
B.Sc.CSIT
Technical Writing
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Section A
Attempt any THREE questions
1.
What is technical writing? Distinguish between technical writing and academic writing.
2.
As writing is not an overnight endeavor it follows a certain process. Discuss a process for technical writing.
3.
What is ethics? How do an ethical dilemma and a legal dilemma differ? Discuss with examples.
4.
What are graphics? How are they used in technical writing?
Section B
Attempt any TEN questions
5.
Write a short report describing the writing skills a computer network administrator requires.
6.
Write a letter to your employer requesting a two-day leave for a special event, such as brother or sister’s wedding.
7.
You are calling a client to set up an interview about a new type of Internet system in his or her office. What arrangements should you discuss with him or her? Make a list of at least three areas you need to cover in the phone call to set up an interview.
8.
Write an email encouraging your staff to work for some additional hours every week so that the company and staff equally benefit.
9.
Write a brief newspaper article explaining the importance of training for the staff of a company.
10.
Based on your experience, write instructions for new students, explaining how to register for classes or for a particular program.
11.
Write a functional resume highlighting your skills for a job in your field.
12.
Considering audience and purpose, write a short speech you are going to deliver in the inaugural session of the College IT Fair.
13.
Suggesting an action or a program, write a recommendation report to your ward office so that the entire environment of your community significantly improves.
14.
Write a brief proposal on a problem you have been facing as a student of your college.
15.
Imagine you are the manager of a company. You need to inform your staff that a new product is being launched on the occasion of New Year. Prepare a memo so that your staff understand and execute your plan.