Exam 12: Writing Reports and Proposals
The best way of showing the composition (parts)of a whole is a(n)pie chart.
pie
List and explain the function of five important technology tools for developing effective reports and proposals.
1)Templates save report writers time by helping with formatting and even identifying the specific sections required for each type of report.(2)Linked and embedded documents make it easy to include graphics,spreadsheets,databases,and other elements created in a variety of software packages.(3)Electronic forms are word processor files that combine boilerplate text-for material that doesn't change from report to report-with form tools such as text boxes and check boxes to accommodate input that does change.The completed file can then be printed,emailed,or posted to an intranet,like any other document.(4)The simple process of converting reports to electronic documents in portable document format (PDF)allows writers to share their reports quickly and economically with a widespread audience.(5)Multimedia documents combine the text of the report with video clips,animation,presentation software slides,and other elements.(6)Proposal-writing software includes the ability to automatically personalize proposals,ensure proper structure,and organize storage of all your boilerplate text.
Consistent use of colour,shape,size,texture and position helps to enhance the visual parallelism of your information and design
True
If you find relevant information that does not support your line of reasoning,should you still include it in your report? Why or why not?
Because of the costs of reproduction,photographs are not used in business reports.
An organization's normal communication channels are almost impossible to describe without the use of an organization chart.
The visuals most commonly used to present data include tables,line and surface charts,bar charts,pictograms,Gantt charts,and pie charts.
In what forms can previews and reviews be written in a business report?
Communicating with people in other cultures often calls for more formality.
In the text of a report,every visual aid should clearly be referred to by number.
Drawings,or diagrams that contain enough information to stand alone are sometimes called ______________.
As with other written business communications,the text of reports and proposals has three main sections: an introduction (or opening),a body,and a close.
In a formal proposal,where does the Work Plan section normally appear and what information does it contain? Can it be changed later?
The best way to illustrate a sequence of events from start to finish is by using a flowchart.
The best way to illustrate the composition of a whole is with a ______________
Computer software has made it easier to create visuals but they aren't always attractive and effective.
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