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WorksheetsLSC 1103 Reports: problem & purpose statements + subtopics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the best adjective to describe a report?
persuasive
informal
factual
complex
The main purpose of a report is to provide enough information for making key decisions
True
False
A report starts with a ....
thesis statement
problem statement
purpose statement
persuasive statement
A suitable problem statement is ....
College registration has decreased by 30% this year.
What are the reasons for the decrease in college registration?
We can not understand why college registration has decreased.
College registration should increase by 30% this year.
Which is the best form of the purpose statement (the reason for the report)?
We must decide which of three employees should receive promotion.
Let's decide which of three employees should receive promotion.
Deciding which of three employees should receive promotion.
To decide which of three employees should receive promotion.
Which one is the purpose statement for an informative report?
To determine which model computer is best for staff.
To find out why the new product sales were low.
To determine if we need to update staff computers.
To decide which of two people to hire as new staff.
An evaluative report compares a number of options to find out which is the best one.
TRUE
FALSE
Which one is an evaluative report?
To help the team prepare for successful cross cultural negotiations in China.
To find out why sales at TechCo have dropped by more than 12%.
To decide which location is best for Renco's new headquarters.
To find out why staff turnover at Smithson has increased this year.
What follows after the purpose statement in a problem-solving report?
Possible causes of the problem outlined in the report.
Possible effects of the problem outlined in the report.
Possible solutions to the problem outlined in the report.
Possible activities to prevent the problem in the future
What is a subtopic?
the main topic that the report focuses on
a specific topic that is part of the general report
the main title of the report on the first page
a small, unimportant part of the main report
