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aaronbud590 aaronbud590
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When evaluating material you've gathered for a report, you should
 
  A) assume that any information taken from a webpage will be credible and reliable.
  B) throw out any information published by an organization that might be biased.
  C) check the material for currency.
  D) ignore government documents.
  E) assume blogs are objective sources.

Ques. 2

Unlike a summary, a paraphrase
 
  A) restates the original material in your own words and with your own sentence structures.
  B) presents the gist of the original material in fewer words.
  C) does not require complete documentation of sources.
  D) is never acceptable in business documents.
  E) is more difficult to understand.

Ques. 3

Describe several benefits and one potential drawback of organizing business reports using the direct approach.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 4

At the beginning of a research project, you need to
 
  A) develop a formal outline that you plan to stick to throughout your researching and writing.
  B) familiarize yourself with the subject.
  C) just jump in by finding resources on the Internet and taking notes.
  D) develop the conclusion you want to reach and start looking for evidence that supports that conclusion.
  E) try Google to see if it provides enough information, and if not proceed to databases and other sources.

Ques. 5

Briefly explain the primary function of a statement of purpose, and then indicate the most useful way to phrase one.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Ques. 6

How do executives utilize an executive dashboard?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 7

The statement of purpose for analytical reports will usually need to be more comprehensive than one for informational reports.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Answer to #1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Check the publication date of a source. Look for a posted on or updated on date. If you can't find a date, do not assume the material is current.

Answer to #2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Paraphrasing is restating information in your own words and with your own sentence structures. Paraphrasing helps you maintain a consistent tone while using vocabulary familiar to your audience. You still need to credit the originator of the information, but not with quotation marks or indented paragraphs.

Answer to #3

Answer: The direct approach is used often for reports because it is efficient and easy to follow. When an audience is likely to be receptive or at least open minded, use the direct approach. The direct approach is the most popular and convenient format for business reports because it saves time and makes the report easy to follow. It produces a more forceful report, and you sound sure of yourself when you state your conclusions confidently at the outset. In some cases, however, that confidence may be misconstrued as arrogance. Depending on your relationship with your audience and on their probable reaction to your report, the indirect approach may be more appropriate.

Answer to #4

Answer: B
Explanation: B) To maximize your chances of finding useful information and minimize the time you spend looking for it, start by familiarizing yourself with the subject so that you can frame insightful questions.

Answer to #5

Answer: A statement of purpose defines why you are preparing your report. The best way to phrase a purpose statement is to begin with an infinitive phrase, such as to analyze.

Answer to #6

Answer: Executives in many corporations now expect to review reports via their in-house intranets, sometimes in conjunction with an executive dashboard, a customized online presentation of key operating variables such as revenue, profits, quality, customer satisfaction, and project progress. Executive dashboards are particularly helpful for accessing report content on mobile devices.

Answer to #7

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The writer will do more than merely collect data; he or she also will draw conclusions and/or make recommendations. Therefore, purpose statements for analytical reports must be more comprehensive than purpose statements for informational reports.
aaronbud590 Author
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6 years ago
So that's it? I get an expert answer then we move on with our lives? Not too bad Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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