Question

Clear technical writing is represented by which of the following? A. Long paragraphs B. Section headings C. Abstract technical vocabulary D. Complex sentence structure

Answer 1

B. Section headings

Section headings serve as guide to the reader, marking the different subdivisions and topics to be discussed. By simply looking at a text with section headings, the reader can see the overview of the whole ­­article or essay. However, long paragraphs bore the reader and ruin the interest of the reader. Likewise, abstract technical vocabulary distracts the reader’s attention and makes the passage appear difficult to understand. Lastly, complex sentence structure is similar to long paragraphs. They make the reader lose interest in the material and often miss the main idea being explained.