6 CLEP/DSST in 2 weeks

[Pzzldmom]

Ok I finished the Technical Writing Test today...not a score I am thrilled with after I had heard how simple it was...but it is still a pass...and a pass is a pass.

I found there to be a lot more questions on there about how to write a technical paper than the English itself...and I found myself with a lack of information...however I applied my theory and just kept plugging away. I just tried in some cases to pick what seemed most plausible.

It would be nice if there were something more helpful and directional for studying the Technical writing test other than a link I got from Learning.org. which really was not all that helpful.


I will say this...if you plan on taking this test make sure you understand:

• The parameters of a technical paper, how it is organized (i.e. intro, body, conclusion, etc)
  
  
• That you know the difference between a conclusion and a recommendation (that came up in at least 8-9 questions)
  
  
• That you understand how direct a paper to an audience.
  
  
• That you know the difference between a business letter, a memorandum and an cover letter and what is included on each and who it is intended for
  
  
• That you understand different types of graphics and graphs and when to use them and when NOT to use them.
  
  
• How and when to use a Table.
  
  
• What an abstract is (in about 15 questions I answered and I had no effin idea)
  
  
• Active voice and passive voice and when to use them in technical writing.

Mostly make sure you know who your audience is in each type of writing...and why that audience is important.


Hope that helps anyone taking it. There is someone who took this same test a few pages back (off the main threads page) who gave a good link for an online book of technical writing...if not for him/her I probably would have failed this test....so THANK!!


With that folks...When my month runs out here I will be done..I don't think you can continue in the forum so until my teenagers get ready to CLEP out of their first two years of college I doubt I will be back...sorry it was so short and sweet, but I appreciate all the great tips I gleaned from this forum and any happy for any help I can pass on.


Kyra