mistae Wrote:I was going to but the Handbook of Technical Writing by Alred etc., but its anywhere between 30-50 bucks. I can probably get it cheaper online, but I'm trying to take the test next week if possible. Is the book necessary? Are there any other resources (online maybe) that alone could teach me what I need? I definitely don't want to fail this test, and IC doesn't offer flashcards.
Personally I did not find the text necessary. Forum members referenced this free online resource:
Online Technical Writing: Online Textbook--Contents
Review the business corresponsence/resume; technical reports; recommendation/feasilbility (structure); abstracts; document/proposal format at this online site and you will be good to go. Take a look at the graphics section and think about which chart would be best in what scenario...line, bar, pie chart...
Once I got through the grammar questions (prob +/- 1/3 of the questions), my exam seemed a bit abstract, abstract, abstract heavy..
Use the factsheet from dsst and quickly review each section. If you should already have business writing skills, it will take no more than a few hours review to ace the test.
Good luck!
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