Informational Reports correct answers A trip report describing an employee's visit to a trade
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Analytical Reports correct answers If you are a writing a yardstick report that compares several.
potential manufacturing locations for a new automobile plant, you would compare the locations
using the same criteria and then provide a recommendation.
What 4 elements determine the format of a report? correct answers 1. Length
2. Topic
3. Audience
4. Purpose.
Digital Formats and PDF Files correct answers Use when reports are saved and distributed
electronically in soft copy
Digital Slide Decks correct answers Use to deliver their report information; these slides can be
printed, sent by e-mail, embedded on the Web, or posted on a company intranet.
Infographics correct answers Use when you have a visual representations of data and/or
information
E-mail correct answers Use for short, informal reports; reports can be attached to it, posted
online, or embedded in the body
Memo Formats correct answers Use for short, informal reports written for circulation within an
organization
Forms and Templates correct answers Use for repetitive data, performance appraisals,
merchandise inventories, and personnel and financial reports
, Letter Format correct answers Use for short informal reports addressed to recipients outside an
organization
Manuscript Format correct answers Use for longer, more formal reports; usually printed on plain
paper instead of letterhead stationery or memo forms.
What is the function of a problem statement or question? correct answers The function is to
clarify the task of a research project.
What is the function of a purpose statement and how is it written? correct answers The function
is to define the scope, describes the limitations, and explains the significance of the problem. It is
written by choosing action verbs telling what you intend to do.
Scope correct answers Prepares the audience by clearly defining which problem or problems will
be analyzed and solved.
Limitations correct answers The part of the scope statement that further narrows the subject by
focusing on constraints or exclusions.
Significance correct answers A part of the statement of purpose that explains why a topic is
worth investigating.
Explain the purpose of a work plan correct answers To give a complete picture of a project. It
also encourages you to evaluate your resources, set priorities, outline a course of action, and
establish a schedule.
Components included in a work plan correct answers 1. Statement of the problem
2. Statement of the purpose
3. Research Strategy