Aged 312: Technical Writing And Reporting Question Paper
Aged 312: Technical Writing And Reporting
Course:Bachelor Of Agribusiness Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2012
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CHUKA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEME T
AGED 312: TECHNICAL WRITING AND REPORTING
STREAMS: B. AGBM Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 11.30 A.M – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question One and any other two questions.
Question One:
(i) There are various legal responsibilities in writing. Explain giving examples some of
these legal aspects in writing. [10 marks]
(ii) Discuss the principles of technical writing. [5 marks]
(iii) The day to day activities calls for various needs to write and make reports. Therefore
professionals write reports for various purposes. Hence it is important for them to
know and understand their audience. Discuss the various types of audience showing
how they influence technical writing and reporting. [15 marks]
Question Two:
(i) There are different styles and techniques that can be used by a writer in order to
achieve the essence of writing and to effectively communicate his idea to various
kinds of audience. Discuss giving examples of five different types of techniques that
you can use. [10 marks]
(ii) Discuss the various types of informal reports. [8 marks]
(iii) What is a referent? [2 marks]
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Question Three:
Formal reports are presented in a special way to emphasize the importance of their contents.
Clearly discuss the elements of a formal report in a sequencial manner. Give relevant examples
of each. [20 marks]
Question Four:
(i) Distinguish the following two methods of citation that can be used in report writing:
(a) The American Psychological Association (APA) system. [2 marks]
(b) The Modern Language Association system. [2 marks]
(ii) Discuss the kinds of information to be documented when writing any kind of a report.
[8 marks]
(iii) When writing a technical report different words should be defined. Explain different
categories of words that the writer will encounter and need to be defined.
[8 marks]
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