Author Question: A descriptive synopsis A) tells what the report is about in moderately greater detail than the ... (Read 28 times)

penza · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

A descriptive synopsis

A) tells what the report is about in moderately greater detail than the table of contents.
B) includes the actual findings of the report.
C) presents the main points of the report in the order they appear in the text.
D) replaces the table of contents.
E) is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach.

Question 2

An informative synopsis

A) simply tells what the report is about.
B) presents the main points of the report in the same order as the text.
C) omits the findings of the report.
D) is preferable if your report is organized using the indirect approach.
E) provides moderately greater detail than the table of contents.

aliotak · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) A descriptive synopsis, simply tells what the report is about, using only moderately greater detail than the table of contents; the actual findings of the report are omitted.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) An informative synopsis presents the main points of the report in the order in which they appear in the text. A descriptive synopsis, on the other hand, simply tells what the report is about, using only moderately greater detail than the table of contents; the actual findings of the report are omitted.