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In reports focused on recommendations, it is best to avoid the direct approach.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

You would not need to cite a source if you
 
  A) used a direct quotation of under 250 words from a book titled Modern Economics.
  B) used a table from the 1985 Farmer's Almanac.
  C) described, in your own words, a plan for organizing production lines, which appeared in a professional journal.
  D) used it to gather common knowledge about your topic.
  E) found it on Google, Yahoo, or Bing.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: A report that focuses on recommendations is the most direct kind of report. It states its remedy for the situation right up front, trusting that its audience will find the recommendations credible. This approach works well as long as the audience has faith in the person writing the report.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) You do not have to cite a source for general knowledge (common knowledge) that's shared among your readers, such as the fact that Facebook is a large online social network.





 

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