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Minor flaws in the final draft of a report
 
  A) generally go unnoticed.
  B) are usually caught with software tools.
  C) do not have a significant impact on the report.
  D) may affect your credibility.
  E) may damage your career.

Question 2

One important step in proofreading formal reports and proposals is to
 
  A) go back and use the most impressive words you can find to describe key concepts.
  B) proof your visuals thoroughly and make sure they are positioned correctly.
  C) ignore topics and focus exclusively on content.
  D) simply rely on your software's spelling and grammar checkers to find any errors.
  E) keep in mind that speed is often more important than accuracy.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Proofing can catch minor flaws that might diminish your credibilityand major flaws that might damage your career.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Reports often contain visuals that may not have been reviewed by anyone else, so do not forget to proof visuals thoroughly and make sure they are positioned correctly.



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