Author Question: If your readers will want to know what they should do in a given situation, then your report should ... (Read 99 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

If your readers will want to know what they should do in a given situation, then your report should focus on

A) your conclusions.
B) your writing process.
C) your recommendations.
D) your sources of information.
E) your logical arguments.

Question 2

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

A) direct
B) indirect
C) hypothetical
D) aggressive
E) persuasive

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) When your readers will want to know what you think they should do, organize your report to focus on recommendations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) When the audience is hostile or skeptical, you need to build a case to convince the audience to accept your conclusions. The indirect approach uses logic and evidence to lead the audience to a conclusion gradually, which allows time for ideas to be considered and accepted.