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WorksheetsReview of reports and proposals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The basic purpose of informational reports is
to persuade the audience to act.
to present data, facts, feedback, and other information,
to present recommendations and conclusions to a problem
to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking.
The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with
complex language
a controversial statement
an infinitive phrase
jargon.
Analytical reports for sceptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.
direct
indirect
hypothetical
aggressive
A contractor receives a request from a company to bid on a large project. They will prepare
an unsolicited proposal.
a blind proposal.
a solicited proposal
a request for proposal.
If you're writing an unsolicited proposal, you may have to
convince readers of a problem exists that must be addressed
analyse the client's business in light of the competition
use a style approved by the Association of Business Writers
enumerate the client's options regarding business decisions
When you're writing a report, be sure to adapt to your audience by
being sensitive to their needs
building strong relationships with them
controlling your style and tone
all of the above.
If you're writing a formal business report, you should
use the impersonal journalism style
rely on first-and second-person pronouns.
focus on similes, metaphors, and colourful language
use contractions to engage your audience
In order to help your readers understand and accept your message
use headings and links
include smooth transitions
provide previews and reviews
do all of the above
The introduction (or opening) of a business report should
discuss your conclusions or recommendations
carry the full weight of your message
include all of your information sources
help readers understand the context of the report
The writing approach for a proposal is similar to that of a persuasive sales message; you can
follow the AIDA model
minimise the "you" attitude.
follow the good-news message plan.
open with a buffer statement.
Which of the following is not an element normally included in the introduction of a proposal?
Background/statement of the problem or opportunity
The scope of the proposal
Proposed solution to the problem
Statement of qualifications
Describing your organisation's qualifications in a formal proposal is
considered arrogant and should be avoided
an essential part of the body section of the proposal
appropriate, but only in the introduction
only when your recommendations are controversial.
The close of a proposal should
summarise how your proposed solution will benefit the reader
ask for a decision from the reader.
reemphasise why your firm is the right choice for the job.
do all of the above
Transitional words and phrases
connect ideas , moving readers from one thought to next.
are essential only to analytical reports
should be removed from the report to make it more concise
aren't necessary with headings and subheadings
Which of the following is not a common organisational format for analytical reports?
Focusing on conclusions
Focusing on information
Focusing on recommendations
Focusing on logical argument
When selecting the right medium for a report
you should choose the ones that are most convenient.
you should choose the ones that are most economical
your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations.
you should always present your report in writing.
Answering the question, ________, will help you define the problem that you need to address in an analytical report.
What needs to be determined?
Why is this issue important?
Who is involved in the situation?
All of the above
When outlining the content of your report
it is preferable to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones.
you should use complex language for all headings.
keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report.
do all of the above.
An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing
an analytical report.
an informational report.
a proposal.
a work plan
Topical organisation strategies for informational reports include all of the following except
complexity.
sequence.
importance.
comparison
