Panganiban, Micol D.

BSA - 3
PROPERTIES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
1.

ACCURACY
Unclear writing can cause may problems and even inaccuracy in the report. If you mean
to refer to fig 3.1 dont refer to fig 3.2. Slightest error can confuse or even annoy the
reader of the report.

2.

BREVITY
Its easier to the grasp the main idea of the report written if you have a brief report.

3.

COHERENCE
Logical togetherness of the material;
Use of traditional devices

4.

CONFIDENCE
The modest sureness on your part as the report writer

5.

DIGNITY
Formality with respect to words and the way the words are used
Avoid contracted word such as cant, havent, doesnt because it might give other
meaning.

6.

EMPHASIS
Main point; separates major from minor issues

7.

FACILITY
Making the report easy to read and understand;facilitate
a)
b)
c)

Pacing
Presenting technical and unfamiliar information in small segments, explained, defined or
illustrated
Sequence
Familiar to unfamiliar, simple to the complex, whole to the parts
Continuity
Showing the relation of one part to another

8.

GRAMATICAL CORRECTNESS
Grammar, parallel structure, sentence pattern

9.

UNITY
Unified; togetherness

10. HONESTY
Truthfulness

11. ILLUSTRATION
Graphics, visualization
12. JUDGEMENT
Give analysis; criticizingnot bias, must possess evidences
Conclusion, recommendation
13. KNOWLEDGE
Find solution to problem;
Collectin of data that involves interpretation
14. MECHANICAL NEATNESS
Appearance of the report
15. NORMAL PROCEDURE
Formats(standard report);
Follow the specification
16. OBJECTIVITY
Consider yourself as somebody else;
Avoid the use of I, my,me
17. QUALIFICATION
Based on what actually happen;
Explain the basis;
Quaify what had been related to yours
18. STRAIGHT SENTENCES
Simplification of sentences
19. THOROUGHNESS
Treating your subject fully for your report to have lasting value
20. WORD CHOICE
Choosing the right words
21. VERACITY
Based on facts
22. ZEST
Enjoy writing
23. ETHICALITY
Use word professionally.