Question 1

As long as you carefully paraphrase or summarize a source,you can avoid providing documentation of the source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

For busy readers a writer must "frontload" the opening by grabbing the reader's attention in the first paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The indirect approach is an appropriate organizational plan when you expect the reader to be resistant to the conclusions and recommendations in your report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The body of your report should end with

Accepted Answer

A)  a list of references, if any. 
B)  a statement of authorization. 
C)  recommendations for further studies. 
D)  a concluding statement conveying a sense of completion. 
E)  an appendix with detailed data supporting the finding section. 
A)  a list of references, if any. 
B)  a statement of authorization. 
C)  recommendations for further studies. 
D)  a concluding statement conveying a sense of completion. 
E)  an appendix with detailed data supporting the finding section.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Conclusions are often given at the beginning of a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The answers to research questions are presented in the part of the report that covers your

Accepted Answer

A)  references. 
B)  conclusions. 
C)  findings. 
D)  procedures. 
E)  purpose statement. 
A)  references. 
B)  conclusions. 
C)  findings. 
D)  procedures. 
E)  purpose statement.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A text-based report is written as a narrative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When writing a business report,use the ____ tense to describe findings from other studies and your procedures; use the ____ tense for your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A)  past; present 
B)  present; past 
C)  past; past 
D)  present; present 
E)  present; future 
A)  past; present 
B)  present; past 
C)  past; past 
D)  present; present 
E)  present; future

Question 11

When proofreading a document,you need not check

Accepted Answer

A)  closely for typographical errors. 
B)  that the pages are in the correct order. 
C)  that pages are free of wrinkles and smudges. 
D)  whether you inadvertently deleted a line when moving text. 
E)  for short, simple, and vigorous words. 
A)  closely for typographical errors. 
B)  that the pages are in the correct order. 
C)  that pages are free of wrinkles and smudges. 
D)  whether you inadvertently deleted a line when moving text. 
E)  for short, simple, and vigorous words.

Question 12

Internal proposals may be written in an email textbox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

If you organize first-level headings by criteria,you can do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  organize second-level headings differently. 
B)  avoid using Advantages and Disadvantages as headings. 
C)  organize second-level headings in order of importance. 
D)  factor the problem to highlight findings in second-level headings. 
E)  present second-level headings in simple-to-complex order. 
A)  organize second-level headings differently. 
B)  avoid using Advantages and Disadvantages as headings. 
C)  organize second-level headings in order of importance. 
D)  factor the problem to highlight findings in second-level headings. 
E)  present second-level headings in simple-to-complex order.

Question 16

Rewrite the following sentence to reflect appropriate pronoun use in a business report: I recommend that the company reduce its workforce by 5%.

Accepted Answer

The compan

Question 17

The findings in most reports are organized in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the findings section of a business report.

Accepted Answer

The findings of the study represent the

Question 19

Conclusions should be presented at the beginning of the report unless the reader prefers

Accepted Answer

A)  The indirect plan, will not like the outcome, or if the topic is complex 
B)  Additional source support 
C)  Additional graphics for clarity 
D)  Reading the recommendations first 
A)  The indirect plan, will not like the outcome, or if the topic is complex 
B)  Additional source support 
C)  Additional graphics for clarity 
D)  Reading the recommendations first

Question 20

When revising your draft for style you should

Accepted Answer

A)  Vary your ideas 
B)  Use words that are clear, simple, and concise 
C)  Avoid active voice 
D)  Use wording that repeats so the reader understands 
A)  Vary your ideas 
B)  Use words that are clear, simple, and concise 
C)  Avoid active voice 
D)  Use wording that repeats so the reader understands

As long as you carefully paraphrase or summarize a source,you can avoid providing documentation of the source.

For busy readers a writer must "frontload" the opening by grabbing the reader's attention in the first paragraph.

The indirect approach is an appropriate organizational plan when you expect the reader to be resistant to the conclusions and recommendations in your report.

The body of your report should end with

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

Conclusions are often given at the beginning of a report.

The answers to research questions are presented in the part of the report that covers your

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

A text-based report is written as a narrative.

When writing a business report,use the tense to describe findings from other studies and your procedures; use the tense for your conclusions.

When proofreading a document,you need not check

Internal proposals may be written in an email textbox.

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

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

If you organize first-level headings by criteria,you can do all of the following except

Rewrite the following sentence to reflect appropriate pronoun use in a business report: I recommend that the company reduce its workforce by 5%.

The findings in most reports are organized in chronological order.

Discuss the findings section of a business report.

Conclusions should be presented at the beginning of the report unless the reader prefers

When revising your draft for style you should

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team 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 Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters

Exam 10: Writing the Report

As long as you carefully paraphrase or summarize a source,you can avoid providing documentation of the source.

For busy readers a writer must "frontload" the opening by grabbing the reader's attention in the first paragraph.

The indirect approach is an appropriate organizational plan when you expect the reader to be resistant to the conclusions and recommendations in your report.

The body of your report should end with

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

Conclusions are often given at the beginning of a report.

The answers to research questions are presented in the part of the report that covers your

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

A text-based report is written as a narrative.

When writing a business report,use the ____ tense to describe findings from other studies and your procedures; use the ____ tense for your conclusions.

When proofreading a document,you need not check

Internal proposals may be written in an email textbox.

Do not omit relevant information from a report.

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

If you organize first-level headings by criteria,you can do all of the following except

Rewrite the following sentence to reflect appropriate pronoun use in a business report: I recommend that the company reduce its workforce by 5%.

The findings in most reports are organized in chronological order.

Discuss the findings section of a business report.

Conclusions should be presented at the beginning of the report unless the reader prefers

When revising your draft for style you should

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team 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 Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters

When writing a business report,use the tense to describe findings from other studies and your procedures; use the tense for your conclusions.