Exam 9: Informal Reports

Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

When creating talking headings, it is best to write a few paragraphs first and then determine the heading.

Discussion of Findings is an example of a functional heading.

Based on their function, business reports typically fall into one of two categories: instructional or persuasive.

An informal writing style includes

Primary data result from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

Because they are primarily visual, infographics are not considered an effective report format type.

Kendra just attended a sales conference in Baltimore. She must now write a report summarizing her conference. What advice should she follow?

Informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions; analytical reports emphasize facts.

Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

_______________ data come from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

When you organize an informational report directly, in what order should the ideas be presented?

The format for a report relies solely on the intended audience.

The first letter of each word in a heading should always be capitalized.

Progress reports should include

Meeting minutes should include the precise wording of motions, including a count of votes and actions taken.

Reports that describe periodic, recurring activities or situational, nonrecurring events are

You are writing a short informal report that you will send to one of your customers. Which format would be most appropriate?

Your current assignment is to condense a 200-page government policy report on oil drilling in Alaska into a shorter report for Sierra Club members to read. What kind of informational report would you most likely write?