Author Question: The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with A) complex language. B) an ... (Read 41 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with

A) complex language.
B) an infinitive phrase.
C) a controversial statement.
D) jargon.
E) compelling arguments.

Question 2

When you're preparing a formal work plan, include a ________ to clarify the problem you face and a ________ to describe what you plan to accomplish.

A) statistical analysis; hypothesis
B) problem statement; purpose statement
C) yardstick; problem statement
D) descriptive standard; goal analysis
E) hypothesis; work plan

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Infinitive phrases such as to identify, to summarize, to discover, etc. work well for purpose statements. For example, an analytical report might have the purpose statement: To analyze sales data to see if the company met its quarterly goals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The problem statement clarifies the challenge you face, and the purpose statement describes what you plan to accomplish.