Question 1 (1 point) Whereas a conclusion interprets information, a recommendation...

Question 1 options:

suggests what to do about the information

identifies the highlights found within the report/proposal

recaps the problem and purpose statements

Question 2 (1 point) A statement of purpose is only needed for long, complex reports

Question 2 options: True False Question 3 (1 point) A proposal is designed to get products, plans, or projects accepted by others, and it may be either solicited or unsolicited.

Question 3 options: True False Question 4 (1 point) The work plan for a complex report should include

Question 4 options:

a final outline of your report, the solicited proposal, and the method you'll use for your investigation

the problem statement, the purpose statement, and the scope of your research

the research, the solution, and the schedule

Question 5 (1 point) Conclusions of a report are suggestions for action.

Question 5 options: True False Question 6 (1 point) The purpose of an analytical report is to

Question 6 options:

convince the audience that the conclusions and recommendations are valid

convince the audience you are an excellent writer

provide only facts about a situation

Question 7 (1 point) When organizing your research (findings) writers need to communicate the data within logical patterns. They include the following:

Question 7 options:

By comparison/contrast or category/topic

In order of importance or sequence

Based on chronology or geography

All of the above

Question 8 (1 point) No matter where you're doing your online research, it is your responsibility to separate quality information from unreliable junk, so you don't taint your results or damage your (or your company's) reputation.

Question 8 options: True False Question 9 (1 point) Proposals offer both information and analysis and can include recommendations.

Question 9 options: True False Question 10 (1 point) Using someone else's words or ideas without proper credit/citations is

Question 10 options:

paraphrasing

plagiarism

summarizing

quoting

Question 11 (1 point) A preliminary outline or work plan establishes an essential framework for a report.

Question 11 options: True False Question 12 (1 point) Policy and procedure reports expose any problems that exist within the organization.

Question 12 options: True False Question 13 (1 point) Which primary research method is best for collecting opinions from a large group of consumers?

Question 13 options:

Interviews

Observations

Surveys

Experiments

Question 14 (1 point) Conclusions are

Question 14 options:

the facts you collect

logical interpretations of the facts

suggestions of what to do about the facts

Question 15 (1 point) Documenting your sources serves three important functions. Which one is NOT one of them?

Question 15 options:

Ethically credits the person who created the original material

Helps readers explore your topic in more detail if they choose

Provides clear instructions to make sure people understand the research

Show your audience that you have sufficient credible evidence/support for your report/proposal