1) How does knowing the audience help shape your report? How would a report using the same information/topic for two different audiences differ? That is, what changes depending on the audience?

2) For most informal reports, how is the information gathered? I don't intend this as a trick question--rather, I am trying to point out a truth about informal reports.

3) In terms of organizing the report, do you notice any similarities to our discussion of business communications (memos, letters, and emails)? Why would that be?

4) Six different types of reports were listed in the chapter. How many are you familiar with from your own work? Are there others you know of that aren't included here?

5) What role could design play in these reports? Consider broadly our chapter and work from last week as you answer this question.

6) Without looking ahead--because where is the fun in that--what do you think will be the major difference(s) between this week's informal reports and next week's formal?