Question 1

What section does not need to be included in an indirect-order report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Key points (conclusions or recommendations) 
B)  Purpose 
C)  Discussion of findings 
D)  Background information on topic 
A)  Key points (conclusions or recommendations) 
B)  Purpose 
C)  Discussion of findings 
D)  Background information on topic D

Question 2

How can data be distorted by charts and graphs?

Accepted Answer

Charts and graphs can easily mislead the reader due to the spread of distances or shapes.

Question 3

Informal reports always have what three main parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  opening, body, and conclusions 
B)  opening, body, and closing 
C)  opening, conclusions, and recommendations 
D)  body, conclusions, and closing 
A)  opening, body, and conclusions 
B)  opening, body, and closing 
C)  opening, conclusions, and recommendations 
D)  body, conclusions, and closing B

Question 4

An analytical report

Accepted Answer

A)  gives factual information. 
B)  recommends a certain course of action. 
C)  helps the reader make a decision. 
D)  does all of the above. 
A)  gives factual information. 
B)  recommends a certain course of action. 
C)  helps the reader make a decision. 
D)  does all of the above.

Question 5

A letter of transmittal

Accepted Answer

A)  officially transmits the report to its intended audience. 
B)  is written in very formal style. 
C)  outlines the major sources of information. 
D)  does all of the above. 
A)  officially transmits the report to its intended audience. 
B)  is written in very formal style. 
C)  outlines the major sources of information. 
D)  does all of the above.

Question 6

Do analytical reports make recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do analytical reports make recommendations?...

Question 7

A formal proposal

Accepted Answer

A)  makes a special request on behalf of the writer. 
B)  shows how the writer can solve a problem or offer a benefit to the reader. 
C)  uses the indirect approach. 
D)  outlines the requirements for a job. 
A)  makes a special request on behalf of the writer. 
B)  shows how the writer can solve a problem or offer a benefit to the reader. 
C)  uses the indirect approach. 
D)  outlines the requirements for a job.

Question 8

When should your writing be specific in a report?

Accepted Answer

when referring to pe

Question 9

An executive summary

Accepted Answer

A)  condenses the main argument of the report. 
B)  is placed on a separate page. 
C)  should be only one page long. 
D)  is all of the above. 
A)  condenses the main argument of the report. 
B)  is placed on a separate page. 
C)  should be only one page long. 
D)  is all of the above.

Question 10

List three common methods of organizing the body of your report.

Accepted Answer

order of importance,

Question 11

A "high-information" heading in a report

Accepted Answer

A)  creates visual impact. 
B)  consists of a single word. 
C)  summarizes the contents of that section of the report. 
D)  does all of the above. 
A)  creates visual impact. 
B)  consists of a single word. 
C)  summarizes the contents of that section of the report. 
D)  does all of the above.

Question 12

When you have finished your first draft you should take a break and forget about it for a while.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List four ways you can avoid personal prejudice in a report.

Accepted Answer

identify your assump

Question 14

What type of chart is the best for comparing facts at a fixed point in time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pie chart 
B)  Line chart or graph 
C)  Table 
D)  Bar chart 
A)  Pie chart 
B)  Line chart or graph 
C)  Table 
D)  Bar chart

Question 15

At most, how many different fonts should you use in your report?

Accepted Answer

The answer of At most, how many different fonts should...

Question 16

What is a drawback to using the free writing method to overcome writer's block?

Accepted Answer

This metho

Question 17

In an informal report using the direct plan of organization, the key points are placed

Accepted Answer

A)  after the statement of purpose. 
B)  at the beginning of the report. 
C)  in a summary paragraph. 
D)  at the end of the report. 
A)  after the statement of purpose. 
B)  at the beginning of the report. 
C)  in a summary paragraph. 
D)  at the end of the report.

Question 18

Name some of the best websites you have used in researching subjects for academic assignments; discuss their strengths as well as any liabilities.

Accepted Answer

Some of the best websites I have used fo

Question 19

Name the three basic sections of an informal report.

Accepted Answer

purpose, k

Question 20

Informal reports are usually relatively ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  short 
B)  long 
C)  complex 
D)  simple 
A)  short 
B)  long 
C)  complex 
D)  simple

What section does not need to be included in an indirect-order report?

How can data be distorted by charts and graphs?

Informal reports always have what three main parts?

An analytical report

A letter of transmittal

Do analytical reports make recommendations?

A formal proposal

When should your writing be specific in a report?

An executive summary

List three common methods of organizing the body of your report.

A "high-information" heading in a report

When you have finished your first draft you should take a break and forget about it for a while.

List four ways you can avoid personal prejudice in a report.

What type of chart is the best for comparing facts at a fixed point in time?

At most, how many different fonts should you use in your report?

What is a drawback to using the free writing method to overcome writer's block?

In an informal report using the direct plan of organization, the key points are placed

Name some of the best websites you have used in researching subjects for academic assignments; discuss their strengths as well as any liabilities.

Name the three basic sections of an informal report.

Informal reports are usually relatively ____.

Thinking About Communication

Strategies in Planning for Writing and Speaking

Writing With Impact

Routine and Good-News Correspondence

Bad-News Correspondence

Persuasive Writing

Formal Reports and Proposals

Social Media

Presentations and Meetings

Job Search

Filters

Exam 7: Informal Reports

What section does not need to be included in an indirect-order report?

How can data be distorted by charts and graphs?

Informal reports always have what three main parts?

An analytical report

A letter of transmittal

Do analytical reports make recommendations?

A formal proposal

When should your writing be specific in a report?

An executive summary

List three common methods of organizing the body of your report.

A "high-information" heading in a report

When you have finished your first draft you should take a break and forget about it for a while.

List four ways you can avoid personal prejudice in a report.

What type of chart is the best for comparing facts at a fixed point in time?

At most, how many different fonts should you use in your report?

What is a drawback to using the free writing method to overcome writer's block?

In an informal report using the direct plan of organization, the key points are placed

Name some of the best websites you have used in researching subjects for academic assignments; discuss their strengths as well as any liabilities.

Name the three basic sections of an informal report.

Informal reports are usually relatively ____.

Thinking About Communication

Strategies in Planning for Writing and Speaking

Writing With Impact

Routine and Good-News Correspondence

Bad-News Correspondence

Persuasive Writing

Formal Reports and Proposals

Social Media

Presentations and Meetings

Job Search

Filters