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ENGL 216 Week 8 Final Exam Wrap-Up (RATED A+) Questions and Answers 1. (TCO 4) The ABC format stands for (Points : 5) abstract, body, conclusion. analysis, body, content. appendix, block, conclu sion. attention, build, conclude. 2. (TCO 1) Using lists (bullets & numbers) in documents (Points : 5) should be avoided. helps the reader identify important points. should be used when there are eight or more items. must not contain more than one line of text. 3. (TCO 1) Graphics receive the most attention when they are placed where on a page? (Points : 5) Near the bottom of the page In the center of the page Near the top of the page On the right-hand side of the page 4. (TCO 2) Informal definitions are generally (Points : 5) a complete sentence. two or more paragraphs. a word or brief phrase. not used in formal reports. 5. (TCO 2) Effective instructions include (Points : 5) placing only one action in each step. beginning each step with a noun. avoiding the use of lists. first-person references. 6. (TCO 3) The three Cs in the 3C strategy for persuasive writing are (Points : 5) capture, convince, contact. convince, captivate, control. consolidate, continue, conclude. contact, connect, conclude. 7. (TCO 3) The best way to end a bad-news message is to make (Points : 5) a clear statement of the bad news. a buffer statement & an apology. remarks that express interest in a continued relationship. None of the above 8. (TCO 5) In a presentation, the Preacher’s Maxim refers to (Points : 5) providing a five-part structure to capture & hold audience attention. telling the audience what you are going to tell them, then telling them, then telling them what you told them. opening your speech or presentation with an extended personal story. None of the above 9. (TCO 5) Providing handouts to the audience before a presentation is not advisable because (Points : 5) you will give away the main points of your presentation. the audience will be distracted reading & you will lose attention. the audience can simply read the handout & will not need to listen. they are too time-consuming to produce. 10. (TCO 6) To avoid legal issues, you should seek written permission to use borrowed information from a copyrighted source when (Points : 5) you plan to publish your document. ou are using your document to bring in profit to your firm. oth A & B are correct there is no legal obligation to seek permission. 1. (TCO 4) In an informal report, which of the following statements is correct? (Points : 5) Important details should be included in the abstract. Costs should be included in the main body of the report. Appendices are often icluded. Illustrations are usuallyattached rather than included within the report. 12. (TCO 6) Which of the following is generally part of a formal report? (Points : 5) Executive summary letter or memo of transmittal Table of contents All of the above 13. (TCO 6) Organizations use analytical reports to (Points : 5) understand problems. make informed decisions. Both A & B are correct pitch new ideas to clients. 14. (TCO 6) Which of the following statements is true regarding proposals? (Points : 5) Readers of proposals are usually willing to be convinced to take action. Proposals are always designed to persuade an audience to take action. Unlike formal reports, proposals are typically not designed to be read by decision makers. All of the above 15. (TCO 6) The three types or sections of information typically found in formal solicited sales proposals re (Points : 5) technical, management, & cost. internal, external, & value. cost, contract, & schedules. organizational charts, company history, & samples. 16. (TCO 7) Which of the following is true about a content chunk on a web page? (Points : 5) A chunk of text generally averages four to seven lines of text. The goal of chunking is to write content that is more readable & likely to be read. An advantage of chunking is that an entire site can be interconnected with links. All of the above 17. (TCO 7) Common website navigation types include all of the following except (Points : 5) hyperlinks. site maps. graphic identities. tool bar menus. 18. (TCO 8) Which if the following is NOT a collaborative method of writing? (Points : 5) Divide & conquer Synthesis Narration Sequence 19. (TCO 8) Which of the following is NOT recommended for a productive meeting? (Points : 5) Distribute an agenda before the meeting. Have only one meeting leader. Strive for consensus. Limit the use of visuals. 20. (TCO 4) Which of the following is a technique for avoiding sexist language? (Points : 5) Avoid using personal pronouns. Use plural instead of singular pronouns. Alternate masculine & feminine pronouns. All of the above 6 Global Warming: WRAP Prompt 2013 You are a consultant for Con-Glom Inc., an industrial equipment manufacturing firm. A coalition of oncerned scientists & environmental groups has issued a report on global warming, the theory that the ecent gradual heating of the earth’s atmosphere is a result of human & industrial activity. The scientists oint to several climate change risks: rising ocean levels, erosion of shorelines, disruption of agriculture, & oss of animal habitat. The coalition’s report suggests that Con-Glom & other large corporations are using oopholes to avoid complying with federal emissions standards because they are more concerned with profits & jobs than environmental preservation. In response to the report & the public outcry it produces, Con-Glom faces a decision about whether or not to install filtering systems at its plants. The filtering systems are expensive to purchase & install (about $75,000 per site), & their use would initially decrease the productivity of Con-Glom's manufacturing plants at a time when the company already faces serious financial problems. Nevertheless, the company is seriously considering installing the filtering systems & publicizing its action as a means of countering the negative publicity generated by the report. However, the decision is likely to be unpopular among employees & their families. The cost of the filtering systems & the loss of manufacturing output would force Con-Glom to scale back production by 5% & close one of its eleven production facilities. If the filtering systems are installed at ten facilities, the company will be forced to close its oldest & least efficient manufacturing plant, located in Greenwich, Illinois. This action would put 1,400 employees out of work, in an area already suffering from high unemployment. Alternatively, the company could install the filtering systems at only five of its plants. In this case, the Greenwich, Illinois plant would not need to be closed, but production would still need to be scaled back & 700 employees would be laid off. Directions: The company's CEO, William B. Friedman, has asked you to assess the situation facing the company & suggest a solution to the problem. Write a memo to Mr. Friedman in which you discuss your solution. A secondary audience might be the members of his Management Committee. Elements of a desired response: • A clear, well-organized description of the problem & explanation of your solution • Inclusion of specific supporting details & evidence • Demonstration of a clear purpose & awareness of the audience • Effective development of your ideas • Appropriate style & tone for a business document • Standard written English grammar, spelling, & punctuation emorandum To: William B. Friedman CEO Con-Glom Inc. From: Leonard Russo Subject: Installation of filtering systems for environmental protection Date: December 17, 2013 In recent times the environmental surroundings have deteriorated quite substantially & the gradual heating of the earth’s atmosphere is a consequence of individual & industrial activity. The report issued by the scientists indicates numerous environment transform risks: rising ocean levels, erosion of shorelines, disturbance of agriculture, & loss of animal habitat. The report also suggests that Con-Gloom Inc. are using excuses to avoid complying with federal emissions standards since they believe that we are more concerned with earning revenues & neglect the environment completely. Con-Gloom Inc. is very much concerned about its surroundings & for the betterment of the environment it is necessary to install filtering systems at our sites irrespective of the current financial crisis faced by the company but such action will ensure that the environment remains safe & secure. The installation of the filtering systems will cost the company around $75,000 at each site. However, the decision to install the filtering systems has not been favored by the employees as the installation will retard the manufacturing process by 5%. If we install the filtering systems at ten sites then the company will be strained to shut its oldest & least competent manufacturing plant, situated in Greenwich, Illinois. This act would cause to lay off 1,400 employees, in a region previously tormenting from elevated joblessness. However, the company has got an alternative plan which will require installing only 5 filtering systems as in that case the plant at Greenwich will not have to be shut down & the company will be to lay off only 700 employees. This alternative will also save the cost of 5 extra filtering systems for the time being. It will be recommendable that the company selects the second alternative as it will not only save the cost of filtering systems but it will retain our employees which have always stood by us in thick & thin. Attachments: Scientist Coalition Report. CC: members of management Committee In chapter 11 of our text, the authors state, "The more global & technical our society becomes the more competitive the job market becomes. Many technical professionals are using the Internet to advertise their capabilities." The web portfolio is an idea that anyone searching for a job should consider. Search the Internet for the following: • information on creating a web portfolio; • information about the content of a web portfolio; and • information on designing a web portfolio. Share your findings & any examples you discover. According to an article in Chron, a Web Portfolio can help boost your career by giving it a platform for displaying written works or other pieces you created. You can use an online portfolio to show your work to potential employers, customers, art critics, the general public or others. To create a better Web portfolio that other people will want to look through, you should incorporate words & graphics in an interesting way without over-designing your portfolio. You should also make sure that your portfolio is organized in such a way that people can navigate it easily. Latzko, L. (no date). How to Make a Better Portfolio. Retrieved from