CHAPTER 10-11

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

• Introduction

• Background
• Conclusion and authorization
• Proposal

What is the first step in writing a formal report?

• Selecting an appropriate layout and format
• Researching primary and secondary data
• Writing a purpose statement
• Determining the length of the report

Which type of statement can help you define the focus of your report and keep you on target?

• Scope
• Proposal
• Purpose
• Methods

In which part of an informal proposal should you convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

• Introduction
• Background
• Authorization
• Budget

Reviewing a report's mechanics before submission refers to checking it for _______

• format
• content accuracy
• grammar and usage
• audience-oriented tone

Lisa works for a nonprofit agency seeking funding for a community project. What type of proposal is she likely to write to the local foundation that supports the same cause within the community?

• A purchase request
• A grant request
• An RFP
• An internal request

Chronological organization arranges ideas by _______.

• time
• order of importance
• physical location
• simple to complex

Reports in which business travelers identify the event they attended or the company they visited

What type of print resource provides excellent in-depth, historical data?

• Periodicals
• Bibliographic indexes
• Databases
• Books

A newspaper article citing student input about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks on college campuses would be considered what type of information source?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Scholarly