Question

select the correct answer.

read this sentence from a technical writing portfolio.

this how-to guide provided inexperienced users guidance on creating and publishing content using an open-source software program.

which element of a technical writing portfolio does this sentence belong to?

• résumé
• writing sample
• sample summary
• template

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence function

The sentence "This how-to guide provided inexperienced users guidance on creating and publishing content using an open-source software program" describes a writing piece. It explains what the document is, who it is for, and what it achieves.

Evaluate the portfolio elements

• A résumé lists professional history and education.
• A writing sample is the actual technical document itself.
• A sample summary (or project description) explains the context, purpose, and audience of a writing sample.
• A template is a reusable document blueprint.

Determine the correct match

Since the sentence describes and summarizes a "how-to guide" sample rather than being the guide itself, it belongs to a sample summary.

Answer:

• résumé
• writing sample
• sample summary (Correct answer)
• template