Sharda University 2012 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Writing for Technical Purposes - Question Paper

End Term exam 2011-12
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
PCM-301: Writing for tech. Purposes
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all parts.
Note: 2. All ques. carry equal marks.

part A
Attempt any 2 ques.
1. Answer all parts of the subsequent. [5X4=20]
Write short notes on:
(i) Technical Writing
(ii) Covering letter
(iii) Memorandum
(iv) Routine Report
(v) Bar Diagram

2. Answer all parts of the subsequent : [5x4=20]
explain with example
(i) Executive summary
(ii) Complimentary close
(iii) Progress report
(iv) Reference number in official report
(v) Characteristics of an effective letter.

3. Answer all parts of the following: [5x4=20]
(i) Explain the characteristics of a good report.
(ii) Difference ranging from memo and letter.
(iii) What is the significance of forwarding letter?
(iv) Write short note on stereotypes.
(v) Difference ranging from tech. writing and literacy writing.

part B
Attempt any 2 ques..
4. Answer both parts of the subsequent : [2x10=20]
(i) Write a letter of appreciation to the firm Cheer Organizers Inc., Indirapuram, Rohtak for managing light and sound arrangements in the annual function of your college. Sign yourself as Mahak Khan, learner coordinator.
(ii) Discuss in detail how to analyze the audience before writing a tech. report.

5. Answer both parts of the subsequent : [2x10=20]
(i) Discuss the importance of Introduction and Conclusion parts in an effective report.
(ii) What is flow chart? define the significance of a flow chart in effective presentation of factor and data with the help of an example.

6. Answer both parts of the subsequent : [2x10 = 20]
(i) You are the General Manager, 6 Star Software Solution Inc. Gomti Nagar, Banglaore. Your office is about to be shifted to a new location. Write a letter to 1 of your regular clients in this concern.
(ii) Write a detailed note on managing quantitative data using graphic aids.

part C
7. What are the various ways to manage data in any document? explain in detail with special concern about quantitative and qualitative data. [20]

Earning:   Approval pending.