Question 1

How do formal and information reports differ in regards to the title?

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informal-appears in the subject line of the memo; formal-appears on a separate page

Question 2

Name two examples of what you should do in a summary of a formal report.

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use lists; omit examples, quotations, and other supporting details; stick to the facts

Question 3

When is it acceptable to use coloured paper in a longer report?

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use coloured paper in a longer report to separate different sections

Question 4

List the four Rs of planning a formal report.

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Question 5

What does the "scope" subsection of a report include?

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Question 6

Which method of finding information is easy to overlook?

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Question 7

Explain the three Cs approach.

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Question 8

What is the benefit of using we when writing as part of a group?

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Question 9

What are the two components of the back section of a formal report?

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Question 10

If publishing your report on the internet, what three points should you keep in mind?

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Question 11

When submitting an unsolicited proposal to an organization, what do you need to convince your reader of?

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Question 12

Conduct some online research and provide two examples of Canadian businesses that publish online reports. Compare the two and discuss which report makes the best use of electronic technology.

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Question 13

A long, research-based report generally gives _________; a problem-solving report makes __________.

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Question 14

A report that discusses a problem, draws conclusions, and make recommendations is

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A)   an analytical report.
B)   an informational report.
C)   always written in indirect order.
D)   both b and c

Question 15

In business report writing, what style should you use to document your sources?

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Question 16

When building an effective team, you should determine who will take overall charge for schedule and __________.

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Question 17

A one-sentence introduction may be enough in some cases when introducing the purpose behind a report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Name three of the usual divisions when organizing a proposal.

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Question 19

What is the difference between the guidelines for presenting a proposal and the guidelines for presenting a report?

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Question 20

When is it unnecessary to site a source?

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Exam 8: Formal Reports and Proposals