Question

drag the correct tiles to the box. not all tiles will be used.

which examples best represent writing sample summaries in a technical writing portfolio?

writing sample summaries

tile 1: this report, written for scientific researchers, highlighted the key findings of a medical study.
tile 2: this role required updating software help documentation that consisted of more than 10,000 files.
tile 3: this manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software.
tile 4: this editing position involved editing legal documentation for international clients.

Explanation:

Distinguish between writing samples and professional roles

The prompt asks for examples that best represent "writing sample summaries" in a technical writing portfolio. A writing sample summary describes a specific document or piece of content (e.g., a report, a manual), whereas a role or position summary describes job responsibilities or employment history (e.g., "This role required...", "This editing position involved...").

Evaluate each tile based on the distinction

• Tile 1: "This report, written for scientific researchers, highlighted the key findings of a medical study." -> Describes a specific document (a report). This is a writing sample summary.
• Tile 2: "This role required updating software help documentation that consisted of more than 10,000 files." -> Describes a job role/responsibility, not a specific writing sample.
• Tile 3: "This manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software." -> Describes a specific document (a manual). This is a writing sample summary.
• Tile 4: "This editing position involved editing legal documentation for international clients." -> Describes an employment position, not a specific writing sample.

Select the correct tiles

The tiles that describe specific writing samples (documents) rather than job roles are:

1. "This report, written for scientific researchers, highlighted the key findings of a medical study."
2. "This manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software."

Answer:

• This report, written for scientific researchers, highlighted the key findings of a medical study.
• This manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software.