Question

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

Explanation:

Analyze the category requirements

The target category is "Writing Sample Summaries". A writing sample summary in a Technical Writing Portfolio describes a specific document or piece of writing (the sample itself), explaining its purpose, audience, or context. It focuses on the document rather than describing a job role or editing position.

Evaluate each option

• "This report, written for scientific researchers, highlighted the key findings of a medical study."

This describes a specific document (a report), its target audience (scientific researchers), and its content (key findings of a medical study). This is a writing sample summary.

• "This manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software."

This describes a specific document (a manual), its purpose (training), and its audience (graphic designers). This is a writing sample summary.

• "This role required updating software help documentation that consisted of more than 10,000 files."

This describes a job role and its responsibilities rather than a specific writing sample.

• "This editing position involved editing legal documentation for international clients."

This describes an editing position/work experience rather than a specific writing sample.

Select the correct items

The items that represent Portfolio Elements belonging under "Writing Sample Summaries" 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. (Correct answer)
• This manual provided training to over 80 graphic designers on operating image- and film-editing software. (Correct answer)
• This role required updating software help documentation that consisted of more than 10,000 files.
• This editing position involved editing legal documentation for international clients.