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Which of the following is a useful strategy in preparing business reports?
 
  A) Understand and meet audience expectations.
  B) Use the same format for reports, regardless of topic.
  C) Keep your report as detailed as possible.
  D) Write the report for delivery through one media outlet.
  E) Use an indirect approach whenever possible.

Ques. 2

When outlining the content of your report,
 
  A) it is preferable to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones.
  B) you should use complex language for all headings.
  C) keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report.
  D) identify general topic areas.
  E) start with vague ideas and build up to ideas with more depth.

Ques. 3

All of the following except ________ are elements in the planning phase of the three-step writing process.
 
  A) analyzing the situation
  B) adapting to your audience
  C) gathering information
  D) selecting the right medium
  E) organizing information

Ques. 4

The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with
 
  A) complex language.
  B) an infinitive phrase.
  C) a controversial statement.
  D) jargon.
  E) compelling arguments.
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6 years ago
Answer to #1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Different report topics require different formats. Compliance reports, for example, require specific formats that would not be appropriate for other types of report. With regard to formatting, always try to match your format to goals of your report.

Answer to #2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Informative headings help you think through the topic constructively as you write the report. For each constructive heading you need to ask yourself such questions as, What is the point of this section? or What are we trying to accomplish in this section?

Answer to #3

Answer: B
Explanation: B) In the three-step writing process, planning consists of the following: analyzing the situation, gathering and organizing information, and selecting the right medium.

Answer to #4

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Infinitive phrases such as to identify, to summarize, to discover, etc. work well for purpose statements. For example, an analytical report might have the purpose statement: To analyze sales data to see if the company met its quarterly goals.
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