Exam 11: Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Effective report writers ____________________ an original passage by restating an original passage in their own words and in their own style.

Nadia is conducting research on the use of social networking sites by observing how her coworkers use these tools in the workplace. What type of data is she collecting? 

Knowledgeable report writers use direct quotations to 

Benjamin needs to illustrate the percentage each expense represents of total company expenses. His best choice is a(n) 

What is the least accurate statement about infographics? 

Brad started his report with a description of the problem. He followed this with his facts and findings. Finally, he ended his report with his conclusions and recommendations. Brad has used the indirect pattern to write his report.

James is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in an analytical report for a client. He asks, "Do the fact that are presented seem reliable?" What is James evaluating? 

Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations are classified as ____________________ reports.

A business report writer should always carefully document report data for four reasons. List and explain these reasons. Then describe five types of information that must be documented.

Tara, a student who is researching forensic accounting, is preparing to interview an experienced accountant. To conduct an effective interview, Tara should 

To help you understand the problem or assignment clearly when writing a complex report, prepare a written ________________ to clarify the task.

____________________ means giving credit to the words or ideas of another person in a report; doing so strengthens your argument, protects you against charges of plagiarism, and instructs the reader.

Eugene is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in his business report. He asks, "When was this Web site last updated?" What is Eugene evaluating? 

The ____________________ of a study tells why the topic is worth investigating at this time.

The two most common citation formats are those presented by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).