Technical Writing and Professional Documents Reviewer

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the basics of Resume and CV writing, the job writing process, and the core principles of style and clarity in technical communication.

Resume

A short, concise document, usually $1-2\,\text{pages}$, that highlights skills, work experience, and achievements relevant to a specific job application in the business or private sector.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A long and detailed document providing a comprehensive record of academic and professional history, used for academic, research, or teaching positions.

Prewriting Stage

The first phase of the job writing process which involves identifying job requirements, gathering personal information, and researching the company.

Drafting Stage

The writing phase where a first version is produced with a focus on ideas and organization rather than perfection.

Revising Stage

The stage of the writing process dedicated to improving content, checking organization, and strengthening the clarity of the document.

Editing Stage

The stage focused on correcting grammar, spelling, and formatting errors to ensure a professional final product.

Technical Writing

A form of communication used in workplace settings that explains information in a clear, direct, and organized manner to help readers understand information quickly.

Style (Technical Writing)

The manner in which ideas are presented, characterized by being clear, concise, accurate, organized, reader-centered, and objective.

Clarity

Expressing ideas in a way that readers can easily understand by using familiar words and avoiding ambiguity or overly long sentences.

Conciseness

The practice of expressing ideas using only necessary words without sacrificing meaning, such as replacing "At this point in time" with "Now."

Redundancy

The use of unnecessary repetitive words, which should be removed in technical writing (e.g., using "Outcome" instead of "Final outcome").

Accuracy

Using precise wording and specific details, such as stating "scores increased by an average of $15\%$," to prevent misunderstanding.

Active Voice

A sentence structure where the subject performs the action, preferred in technical writing for directness and easier readability.

Passive Voice

A sentence structure where the action is more important than the doer, acceptable when the doer is unknown or for scientific objectivity.

Nonsexist Language

Inclusive writing that avoids gender-based bias or stereotypes by using neutral terms like "Chairperson" or "Police Officer."

Plain English

A writing style using simple vocabulary and structures so readers can understand the information the first time they read it.

Simplified English

A controlled form of English used in technical fields like aviation and engineering to reduce misunderstanding, such as using "Turn the knob to the right."