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Chapter 17: Reports



 

 1. 

An informal report is appropriate when
a.
the report is less than 10 pages long
b.
the writer has regular contact with the readers
c.
the appendices present most of the technical information
d.
the information needs to be repeated for multiple audiences
 

 2. 

If you think your readers might oppose your recommendations, place them
a.
at the beginning of the document
b.
at the end of the document
c.
in the middle of the document
d.
in the “Evidence” section of the document
 

 3. 

To provide a clear focus for your report, provide a(n) ___________ at the beginning of the document.
a.
introduction
b.
funding
c.
purpose statement
d.
name
 

 4. 

A formal report requires more documentation than an informal report.
 

 5. 

A primary reader is someone whose work is directly affected by the material in a report.
 

 6. 

It is best to present progress reports and periodic activity reports in chronological order.
 

 7. 

The conclusion to the minutes of a meeting includes an evaluative commentary by the recorder.
 

 8. 

A memo can function as a report.
 



 
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