Question 1

The term hanging indentions refers to shifting the second and following lines of a source a half inch to the right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, a bibliography, like a References or Works Cited page, lists only sources cited in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement does NOT name an advantage of in-text citations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lend an air of authority and influence to the report writer. 
B)  They readily provide documentation in a simple, clear-cut way. 
C)  They make use of the standard abbreviations used in report writing. 
D)  Compared to footnotes or endnotes, they save time for report writers and readers. 
A)  They lend an air of authority and influence to the report writer. 
B)  They readily provide documentation in a simple, clear-cut way. 
C)  They make use of the standard abbreviations used in report writing. 
D)  Compared to footnotes or endnotes, they save time for report writers and readers.

Question 4

A writer should choose a particular documentation style and use it consistently throughout a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a report will be published online, Web addresses in the references list should be active links.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The term hanging indentions refers to shifting the second and following lines of a source a half inch to the right.

Generally, a bibliography, like a References or Works Cited page, lists only sources cited in the report.

Which statement does NOT name an advantage of in-text citations?

A writer should choose a particular documentation style and use it consistently throughout a report.

If a report will be published online, Web addresses in the references list should be active links.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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Exam 14: Documenting Data Sources

The term hanging indentions refers to shifting the second and following lines of a source a half inch to the right.

Generally, a bibliography, like a References or Works Cited page, lists only sources cited in the report.

Which statement does NOT name an advantage of in-text citations?

A writer should choose a particular documentation style and use it consistently throughout a report.

If a report will be published online, Web addresses in the references list should be active links.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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