DOCUMENTS ENGINEERING

DOCUMENTS ENGINEERING

Instructions: Answer Question One and Other Two Questions.

QUESTION ONE (30 Marks) [Compulsory]

1. Explain FIVE properties of technical writing                         (10 marks)
2. Outline the FOUR functions of Software Requirements Specification             (4 marks)
3. Discuss THREE qualities of a good research paper.                                    (6 marks)
4. Differentiate between the following terms in technical writing
5. Process and Product                                                             (4 marks)
6. Release notes and Quick Reference Guide                                        (4 marks)
7. State two factors to consider when preparing to write a technical document. (2 marks)

QUESTION TWO (20 Marks)

1. Discuss the process of technical writing                                                        (10 marks)
2. Explain FIVE technical documents that would most probably be created when doing a software project.                                                                                     (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 Marks)

1. Graphic Aids generally play an important role in research and technical writing especially in communication and understanding.
2. Explain THREE types of graphic aids that may be used in technical writing. (6 marks)
3. Discuss the merits of using graphic aids as opposed to plain text. (8 marks)
4. Discuss the technical writer’s skill set (6 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 Marks)

1. You have been selected to give a general lecture to research students. Explain the steps of research in a way that they will understand. (10 Marks)
2. Discuss the layout of a Final Research Report.                         (10 Marks)