What can a writer do to achieve a professional writing style that ...

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What can a writer do to achieve a professional writing style that adds to the credibility of a report?
 
  A) Use narratives
  B) Include personal opinions whenever possible
  C) Use informal language
  D) Make the report easy to skim
  E) Use an elaborate sentence structure

Question 2

A(n) ________ is a separate, standalone mini-report inserted at the beginning of a formal analytical report that completely summarizes the report's main ideas and recommendations.
 
  A) introduction
  B) abstract
  C) executive summary
  D) glossary
  E) appendix

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Make the report easy to skim and information easy to find. Use headings that flow logically and outline how the report is organized. In addition, begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that summarizes the main point of the paragraph so that a reader can easily find the main ideas.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An executive summary is a separate, standalone mini-report inserted at the beginning of a formal analytical report that completely summarizes the report's main ideas and recommendations. These are included for decision makers who may not have the time to read the entire document.