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shofmannx20

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The basic purpose of informational reports is
 
  A) to persuade the audience to act.
  B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem.
  C) to present data, facts, feedback, and other types of information, without analysis or recommendations.
  D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking.
  E) to change the audience's opinion on your topic.

Question 2

The ________ for a report describes what you plan to accomplish and outlines the boundaries of your work.
 
  A) mission brief
  B) statement of purpose
  C) outcome forecast
  D) intention statement
  E) scope


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An informational report is purely informational. It provides facts and data, but it doesn't analyze, draw important conclusions, or make recommendations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The statement of purpose explains why you are preparing the report and what you plan to deliver in the report.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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