Author Question: Unlike a summary, a paraphrase A) restates the original material in your own words and with your ... (Read 102 times)

audie · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Unlike a summary, a paraphrase

A) restates the original material in your own words and with your own sentence structures.
B) presents the gist of the original material in fewer words.
C) does not require complete documentation of sources.
D) is never acceptable in business documents.
E) is more difficult to understand.

Question 2

Describe several benefits and one potential drawback of organizing business reports using the direct approach.

What will be an ideal response?

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Paraphrasing is restating information in your own words and with your own sentence structures. Paraphrasing helps you maintain a consistent tone while using vocabulary familiar to your audience. You still need to credit the originator of the information, but not with quotation marks or indented paragraphs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The direct approach is used often for reports because it is efficient and easy to follow. When an audience is likely to be receptive or at least open minded, use the direct approach. The direct approach is the most popular and convenient format for business reports because it saves time and makes the report easy to follow. It produces a more forceful report, and you sound sure of yourself when you state your conclusions confidently at the outset. In some cases, however, that confidence may be misconstrued as arrogance. Depending on your relationship with your audience and on their probable reaction to your report, the indirect approach may be more appropriate.