Question 1

The method of citing sources provides the complete reference at the bottom of the report page on which the citation occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) endnote 
B) footnote 
C) author-date 
D) reference list 
E) documentation 
A) endnote 
B) footnote 
C) author-date 
D) reference list 
E) documentation B

Question 2

Most formal reports use generic headings to identify the topic of each section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The direct organizational plan should be used when the reader

Accepted Answer

A) prefers to read the conclusions and recommendations last. 
B) is receptive to the conclusions or prefers the direct plan. 
C) needs detailed explanations because the topic is complex. 
D) is initially not interested in the topic. 
E) is expected to resist the recommendations at first. 
A) prefers to read the conclusions and recommendations last. 
B) is receptive to the conclusions or prefers the direct plan. 
C) needs detailed explanations because the topic is complex. 
D) is initially not interested in the topic. 
E) is expected to resist the recommendations at first. B

Question 4

You can emphasize the importance of the problem discussed in a formal report by using first-person and second- person pronouns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is an appendix,and what specific types of items does it usually contain?

Accepted Answer

An appendix is an optional part of a rep

Question 6

A reader's first impression of your report is based on

Accepted Answer

A) how professional it appears. 
B) how many headings are in the table of contents. 
C) how you use passive and active voice. 
D) how you apply formal and informal writing styles. 
E) how you document your sources. 
A) how professional it appears. 
B) how many headings are in the table of contents. 
C) how you use passive and active voice. 
D) how you apply formal and informal writing styles. 
E) how you document your sources.

Question 7

Although you may phrase your headings in a variety of ways,noun phrases are probably the most common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The amount of space you devote to an idea will emphasize or subordinate it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To avoid repetition,do not include your conclusions and recommendations in the report's executive summary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A report header includes the report title,subtitle,and page number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You can achieve coherence in a lengthy report by

Accepted Answer

A) emphasizing the most important headings in each section. 
B) repeating the words of your headings in the narrative. 
C) dividing subtopics before you factor the main headings. 
D) using previews,summaries,and transitions in each section. 
E) omitting text when you follow one heading with another. 
A) emphasizing the most important headings in each section. 
B) repeating the words of your headings in the narrative. 
C) dividing subtopics before you factor the main headings. 
D) using previews,summaries,and transitions in each section. 
E) omitting text when you follow one heading with another.

Question 13

Rewrite the following procedure to reflect appropriate verb tense: Over 60% of the sample is returning the questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

Over 60% of the samp

Question 14

Contrast message titles and generic headings.

Accepted Answer

Message titles are used to identify the

Question 15

In a recommendation report,you should explain the other alternatives you investigated before presenting the one you recommend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What does "distortion by omission" mean?

Accepted Answer

It occurs when a writer uses quotations

Question 17

When your report is formatted as a letter,you have the option of including headings and subheadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You should cite all primary data sources as part of the reference list at the end of your report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Facts that can be verified easily do not need to be documented in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You should not only present your findings but also analyze and interpret them in the same section of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The method of citing sources provides the complete reference at the bottom of the report page on which the citation occurs.

Most formal reports use generic headings to identify the topic of each section.

The direct organizational plan should be used when the reader

You can emphasize the importance of the problem discussed in a formal report by using first-person and second- person pronouns.

What is an appendix,and what specific types of items does it usually contain?

A reader's first impression of your report is based on

Although you may phrase your headings in a variety of ways,noun phrases are probably the most common.

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

The amount of space you devote to an idea will emphasize or subordinate it.

To avoid repetition,do not include your conclusions and recommendations in the report's executive summary.

A report header includes the report title,subtitle,and page number.

You can achieve coherence in a lengthy report by

Rewrite the following procedure to reflect appropriate verb tense: Over 60% of the sample is returning the questionnaire.

Contrast message titles and generic headings.

In a recommendation report,you should explain the other alternatives you investigated before presenting the one you recommend.

What does "distortion by omission" mean?

When your report is formatted as a letter,you have the option of including headings and subheadings.

You should cite all primary data sources as part of the reference list at the end of your report.

Facts that can be verified easily do not need to be documented in a report.

You should not only present your findings but also analyze and interpret them in the same section of the report.

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Exam 10: Writing-The-Report

The method of citing sources provides the complete reference at the bottom of the report page on which the citation occurs.

Most formal reports use generic headings to identify the topic of each section.

The direct organizational plan should be used when the reader

You can emphasize the importance of the problem discussed in a formal report by using first-person and second- person pronouns.

What is an appendix,and what specific types of items does it usually contain?

A reader's first impression of your report is based on

Although you may phrase your headings in a variety of ways,noun phrases are probably the most common.

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

The amount of space you devote to an idea will emphasize or subordinate it.

To avoid repetition,do not include your conclusions and recommendations in the report's executive summary.

A report header includes the report title,subtitle,and page number.

You can achieve coherence in a lengthy report by

Rewrite the following procedure to reflect appropriate verb tense: Over 60% of the sample is returning the questionnaire.

Contrast message titles and generic headings.

In a recommendation report,you should explain the other alternatives you investigated before presenting the one you recommend.

What does "distortion by omission" mean?

When your report is formatted as a letter,you have the option of including headings and subheadings.

You should cite all primary data sources as part of the reference list at the end of your report.

Facts that can be verified easily do not need to be documented in a report.

You should not only present your findings but also analyze and interpret them in the same section of the report.

Understanding-Business-Communication

Team-And-Intercultural-Communication

Interpersonal-Communication-Skills

The-Writing-Process

Revising-Your-Writing

Neutral-And-Positive-Messages

Persuasive-Messages

Bad-News-Messages

Planning-The-Report-And-Managing-Data

Oral-Presentations

Employment-Communication

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