Author Question: If you are writing a formal informational report, you should include an abstract. Indicate ... (Read 37 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

If you are writing a formal informational report, you should include an abstract.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Business reports rarely identify the author, but instead focus on the audience.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: True
Explanation: Informational reports typically include an abstract one or two paragraphs that summarize the purpose and main points of the report so that a reader can determine whether the report includes information the reader needs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: False
Explanation: Business reports clearly identify the author, the date, and the topic or title. Some reports also indicate the intended audience. In an email or memo report, this information is included as part of the heading.