Why is it important to cite sources when writing reports?
A) Sources replace research and data needed to complete the report
B) Sources can replace the synthesis of material
C) Sources make the writers ideas seem original
D) Sources allow you to present someone else's materials as your own
E) Sources help your audience locate information
Ques. 2The ________ lists all the headings in the report, along with the page numbers where the report sections begin.
A) reference list
B) glossary
C) bibliography
D) executive summary
E) table of contents
Ques. 3How does citing your sources add credibility to your writing?
A) Citing sources shows your reader you are well informed
B) Sources strengthen your argument
C) Sources gives your audience confidence in the strength of your data
D) Citing sources helps your audience locate information mentioned in your report
E) Citing sources allows the reader to conduct further research
Ques. 4If a report uses secondary research sources, a(n) _____ should be included in the report to list the secondary sources.
A) glossary
B) executive summary
C) reference
D) title page
E) table of content
Ques. 5Which of the following sections of a formal report contains detailed discussion that is always organized with headings?
A) Executive summary of the report
B) Introduction to the report
C) Body of the report
D) Glossary of the report
E) Bibliography of the report
Ques. 6Which of the following elements of a report contains information that would interrupt the flow of the report but that readers may find useful?
A) Executive summary
B) Table of content
C) Glossary
D) Body of the report
E) Appendix