1. What is an RFP and what purpose does it serve? (L.O. 1)

1. What is a hook in a proposal, and why is it part of the introduction? (L.O. 1)

1. Name five possible parts of a work plan for a formal report. (L.O. 2)

1. Why are formal reports written in business? Give an original example of a business-related report. (L.O. 2)

1. If the Internet is one of the greatest sources of information, why must researchers exercise caution when using its sources? (L.O. 3)

1. What are the differences between primary and secondary sources? Which should a researcher seek first? Give an example of each. (L.O. 3)

1. What is the difference between plagiarizing and paraphrasing? What techniques can a writer employ to paraphrase effectively? (L.O. 4)

1. Briefly compare the advantages and disadvantages of illustrating data with charts (bar and line) versus tables. (L.O. 5)

1. What is the purpose of an executive summary? (L.O. 6)

1. What are the three major parts of a formal report, and what components are found in each? (L.O. 6)