BIT 5th Semester
Technical Writing Board Question Paper 2081

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ENG 305-2081 ✡
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2081
✡
Bachelor Level/Third Year/Fifth Semester/Science
Bachelors in Information Technology (ENG 305)
(Technical Writing)
Full Marks:60 Pass Marks:24 Time:3 hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Section A
Long Answer Questions
Attempt any Two question.
[2x10=20]
1.

What is collaborative writing? Discuss the advantages of writing in teams.

2.

Why do business organizations choose social media for the advertisement of their product or services? Prepare a formal report for the recent app your business organization has prepared.

3.

Think of a dream job you would like to land on after you have graduated from the Institute of Science and Technology under Tribhuvan University. First, assume that you're the boss of the company and write out a very impressive job advertisement to be published in a national daily. Second, then assume you're applying for the job and write a very persuasive job letter in response to the advertisement you have created.

Section B

Attempt any Eight questions

[8x5=40]
4.

Compare and contrast clarity and vagueness in writing with examples.

5.

What do you mean by plagiarism? How can it be avoided?

6.

What are some important strategies of resolving conflict? Which one do you prefer and why?

7.

Point out the major attributes of technical writing.

8.

You have to give a presentation on one of the occasions at college. Write a short speech on difficulty of being a student and employee.

9.

How is an ethical dilemma different from an ethical lapse?

10.

What is intercultural communication? How can you overcome intercultural miscommunication?

11.

Here is an extract from a speech made by a careers advisor to a group of students choosing their future courses of study at university. Complete the speech by choosing one of the words from the box

machineshighwaymechanicalchemicalcivil
physicselectricaldevelopproductionelectronic

Engineering students should have an understanding of maths, (a) …….. and chemistry. Working with pharmaceuticals, food, mineral processing and chemical manufacturing, a (b) …….. engineer is trained to understand, design, control, and investigate material flows. If you enjoy problem solving and find projects such as the Channel Tunnel and the Three Gorges Dam interesting, (c) …….. engineering may be for you. You will produce creative designs at an economical price while paying due concern to the environment. If your interest is in road building then you may decide to follow a specialized course in (d) …….. engineering. By studying (e) …….. and (f) …….. engineering you learn about the design of complete systems, such as computers, controllers, power and transport systems. (g) …….. engineers plan, design and (h) …….. a wide range of things: washing machines, cars and spacecraft. (i) …….. engineers work very closely with mechanical engineers, to make new products at the right price, on time and in the correct quantity. As well as designing and selecting (j) …….. and materials, they also organize people and finance.

12.

Write short notes on:
a) Etiquette.
b) Resume