One guideline for technical writing was titled "Be Graceful in Ignorance." What does this mean?
A) keep it short and simple
B) eliminate paragraphs, sentences, and words that are not necessary to complete a thought that helps build a case for the project
C) avoid topics for which the report cannot shed any light and spell out any limitations or shortcomings of the study
D) use a lot of headings and subheadings
E) remember that readers have varying abilities to understand technical information

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"Be Graceful in Ignorance" means acknowledging and addressing limitations or areas where the writer may not have all the information or expertise. Therefore, the best choice is C, which specifically states to "spell out any limitations or shortcomings of the study." The other answer choices are not necessarily related to this guideline.

One Guideline for Technical Writing Was Titled "Be Graceful in Ignorance