Telling readers where to find information on an unfamiliar system ...

[nautica902]

Telling readers where to find information on an unfamiliar system can be considered which of the following compositional modes?
 
  A) Narrative
  B) Reference materials
  C) Summaries
  D) Orientations
  E) Conversations

Question 2

Which social media is best for mimicking conversation?
 
  A) Instant messaging
  B) Blogging
  C) Podcasts
  D) Content sharing sites
  E) Websites

[sarajane1989]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The ability to help people find their way through an unfamiliar system or subject is a valuable writing skill and a talent that readers greatly appreciate. Unlike summaries (see next item), orientations don't give away the key points in the collection of information but rather tell readers where to find those points.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) IM is a great example of a written medium that mimics spoken conversation. And just as you wouldn't read a report to someone sitting in your office, don't use conversational modes to exchange large volumes of information or to communicate with more than a few people at once.