Author Question: The writing style for a report should be more formal if A) you know your readers reasonably well. ... (Read 45 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

A) you know your readers reasonably well.
B) your report is internal.
C) the subject is controversial or complex.
D) the report is relatively short.
E) you are not confident in your conclusions.

Question 2

Effective report writers use ________ to introduce sections that include important or complex topics and ________ to help readers absorb the information they just read.

A) foresight; reflection
B) inclusive ideas; deductive reasoning
C) hedging sections; forecasting sections
D) informational taglines; summary statements
E) preview sections; review sections

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) A more formal tone is appropriate for longer reports, especially those that deal with controversial or complex information. You also need a more formal tone when your report will be sent to other parts of the organization or to outsiders, such as customers, suppliers, or members of the community.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Preview sections introduce important or complex topics by helping readers get ready for new information. Review sections come after a body of material and summarize key points to help readers absorb the information just read.