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Chapter 16 Style in Technical Writing-Internet Exercise

Visit any Web site to analyse if the writing style conforms to the strategies discussed in Chapter 16. You may analyse the writing on the Web site itself, or the writing found in documents posted on the Web sites. Areas for investigation can include schools, major corporations, research and development organizations, professional societies, or professional fields. Complete the following questions and give reasons for your answers:

  1. Does the writing meet the stylistic guidelines for clear sentences?
  2. Does the writing use strategies for conciseness?
  3. Does the writing show accuracy in phrasing?
  4. Does the writing use the active voice?
  5. Does the writing use non-sexist language?
 
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