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Nerves and Technical Writing!! - mphelps75 - 03-30-2009
Hey guys, I am taking my first DSST Technical Writing in the morning and my nerves have the best of me. I have been studying and have taken note of the feedback on the forum, anyone have any last minute feedback on things I should go over or any strategies? Also I want to confirm that it is better to answer a question rather than leave it blank correct?
Any feedback is appreciated...
I need these 3 credits like crazy!!
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - studyhard - 03-30-2009
Yes, answer the questions! No penalties for a wrong answer, so give it a shot!
If you're nervous, google "technical writing" and read everything you can find for the next two hours.
Make a list of jargon on an index card and review it in the morning before you leave for your test. Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast--y'know, eggs and toast, not fruit loops.
You'll be fine! We're rooting for you!
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - swisha2k - 03-30-2009
mphelps75 Wrote:Hey guys, I am taking my first DSST Technical Writing in the morning and my nerves have the best of me. I have been studying and have taken note of the feedback on the forum, anyone have any last minute feedback on things I should go over or any strategies? Also I want to confirm that it is better to answer a question rather than leave it blank correct?
Any feedback is appreciated...
I need these 3 credits like crazy!!
Out of the 32 exams I've taken to so far, this was by far the easiest one. Don't sweat it!
OWL at Purdue University: Writing a Report: General Guidelines for Technical Writing
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - Lindagerr - 03-30-2009
I was also extremly nervous about this exam. As long as you know proper grammer and the major parts of reports and proposals you will be fine.
YES answer every question there are no points off for a wrong answer only correct answers are counted. You have a good chance of getting at least half the ones you guess on right if you just use good judgement.
Good Luck
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - mphelps75 - 03-31-2009
Test time 1 pm! Wish me luck! I am googling things now just to be extra sure! Thanks for the guidance and words of encouragement.
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - mlwilliamsiv - 03-31-2009
I would say good luck on your exam today mphelps but you won't need it!!! Just be sure to let us know how much butt you kicked when you get back!!! PRONTO!
-Marshall
P.S: I guess I'll stick with the formality....GOOD LUCK
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - mphelps75 - 03-31-2009
Barely-but A Pass Is A Pass! It Started Raining On The Way To The Testing Center...the Lady Told Me The Wrong Method Of Payment...i Had To Run To The Atm..i Was Totally Out Of Breath...sweating When I Started The Exam.....forgot All The Last Minute Cramming...but Passed With A 56! Whoo!! It Just Feels Good To Pass. Now On To Intro To Computing....gotta Take This One By Friday, I'm On A Mission With No Permission! Thanks To You All For Your Words Of Encouragement!
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - studyhard - 03-31-2009
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We knew you could do it! Yay!
Nerves and Technical Writing!! - mlwilliamsiv - 03-31-2009
Congratulations Mphelps! I told you that you didn't need good luck!
Quote:
I'm On A Mission With No Permission!
I'm sorry but I'm going to have to borrow that line!!!
Congrats again on your pass.
Now go kick some DSST Intro to Computing butt!
From a loyal degree seeker,
Marshall
Congrats again on your pass.
Now go kick some DSST Intro to Computing butt!
From a loyal degree seeker,
Marshall