Author Question: The close of a report should A) include new data for one last, meaningful impact. B) tell the ... (Read 92 times)

jace · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The close of a report should

A) include new data for one last, meaningful impact.
B) tell the reader what will happen if they don't implement what was discussed in the paper.
C) bring all action items together and give details about who should do what, when, where, and how.
D) explain why you are passionate about making the proposed changes.
E) end with an insightful quote, fact or statistic.

Question 2

In the introduction to a report on how to establish a paperless office, explaining the historical conditions or factors that led up to the report

A) enables readers to understand how the opportunity developed.
B) is unnecessary in internal reports.
C) diminishes your credibility by wasting readers' time.
D) is necessary only in very formal reports.
E) is likely to convince the audience without any further information.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) A report's closing should emphasize the main points of the report, summarize how the reader will benefit from any suggested changes, and provide details for items that need to be acted upon.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Background or history in a report makes communicating the report's main points more effective. When readers have background, they can approach your main message with a more informed perspective.