Deck 18: Long, Formal Reports

Question 1

Research that comes from the Internet or from any free source doesn't need documentation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The purpose statement is another way to ensure that your readers understand your intent.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Figures and tables enhance your report by providing

A)cosmetic appeal.
B)clarity.
C)conciseness.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A list of illustrations should be placed

A)below the Table of Contents, on the same page.
B)on a separate page that follows the Table of Contents.
C)None of these answers is correct.
D)below or on the next page of the Table of Contents, whichever is appropriate

Question 5

Informative reports provide

A)conclusions.
B)findings and results.
C)A and B are correct.

Question 6

The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may be 85 percent of the text.

Question 7

What is not included in an abstract?

A)report summary
B)benefits derived
C)problems
D)solutions
E)processes used

Question 8

Cascading headings help your readers to navigate the material in your report.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of the purpose section in the introduction for a formal report?

A)It is usually one to three sentences long, or a short paragraph.
B)It is a reiteration of the abstract.
C)It informs your readers why or what you hope to achieve.
D)All of these answers are correct.
E)A and C are correct.

Question 10

References should be included in what section of your report?

A)front matter
B)text
C)back matter
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 11

Are executive summaries and abstracts the same thing?

A)yes
B)no

Question 12

The front matter in a formal report includes a(n)

A)title page.
B)table of contents.
C)abstract or executive summary.
D)purpose.
E)A, B, and C only are correct.

Question 13

You might write a long, formal report that only informs.

Question 14

Unfamiliar terms are often defined at the end of the report in a section called a(n)

A)recommendations.
B)appendix.
C)glossary.
D)summary.

Question 15

The text section in a formal report includes

A)discussion.
B)background.
C)issues.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

The pagination (page 1)of your formal report begins with the

A)title page.
B)cover letter.
C)introductory section.
D)Table of Contents.

Question 17

Secondary research includes personal studies and findings along with published materials.

Question 18

An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but that provides documentation for future reference.

Question 19

Long, researched reports require

A)time.
B)people.
C)money.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the

A)back matter.
B)recommendation.
C)discussion.
D)purpose statement.

Question 21

Why is a cover letter important for a long, formal report? What are the points you should cover in such a letter?

Question 22

What is an abstract? What is an executive summary? Be sure your answer clarifies the differences between the two.