Chapter 7 Review: Define Key Terms

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 1. Formal Report: ____________________________

• a document addressing a main idea in detail with supporting research and visual elements such as tables, charts, and figures

• a brief summary of a topic with minimal research and no visual elements

• an informal note sent between colleagues without supporting data

• a personal letter expressing opinions without factual support

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 2. Letter: ____________________________

• a direct or personal written or printed message addressed to a person or organization

• a formal meeting between two parties

• a legal document outlining rules

• a type of financial transaction

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 3. Technical Document: ____________________________

• a document used in technological and scientific fields to inform or instruct

• a document used for personal communication

• a document used for entertainment purposes

• a document used for financial transactions

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 4. Layout: ____________________________

• the plan, design, or arrangement of a document

• a type of font used in documents

• the process of editing text

• the method of printing pages

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 5. Title Page: ____________________________

• the first page of a document and includes the title, names of the authors, organization name, and the date of publication

• a summary of the main points discussed in the document

• a list of references used in the document

• the section containing the main content and analysis

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 6. Table of Contents: ____________________________

• lists the headings, subheadings, and corresponding page numbers for each section of a document

• provides a summary of the document's main arguments

• contains the bibliography and references used in the document

• shows the images and diagrams included in the document

Define the following key terms from this chapter. 7. Executive Summary: ____________________________

• a brief description summarizing the report; also known as an abstract

• a detailed analysis of financial statements

• a list of references used in the report

• a section outlining future research directions

Define the term 'Abstract'.

• a brief description summarizing the report; also known as an executive summary

• a detailed analysis of the report's findings

• a list of references used in the report

• a section containing the methodology of the report

Define the term 'Report Body'.

• the primary part of a report, which includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• a summary of the report's findings and recommendations

• the section containing only references and citations

• the appendix with supplementary materials

Define the term 'References'.

• sources of information used from research

• a list of books to read for fun

• random notes taken during a lecture

• personal opinions shared in a discussion