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WorksheetsG&L Chapter 16, "Formal Reports"
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 50mins
Long, formal reports are _______ reports that often lead to recommendations.
analytical
informational
instructional
persuasive
(Select all that apply.) Formal reports generally include...
a title page
table of contents
a system of headings
a list of references or works cited
other front-matter and end-matter supplements
(Select all that apply.) What questions are formal reports designed to answer?
Based on the information gathered, what do we know?
What conclusions can we draw?
Can readers relate to this information?
What should we do or not do?
Would readers agree with our conclusions?
Because of their major impact on the ___(1)____ process, formal reports are almost always written for an audience of ___(2)___ makers.
1) individual; 2) roles
1) cause; 2) effect
1) decision-making; 2) decision
1) ignore; 2) coincidence
1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability
(Select all that apply.) What are some examples of decision makers?
government officials
corporate managers
administrators
board members
You also need to know if the report will be read primarily by an ____(1)____, a team, or a series of individuals with differing ___(2)___ in the company.
1) individual; 2) roles
1) cause; 2) effect
1) decision-making; 2) decision
1) ignore; 2) coincidence
1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability
To determine the purpose of the report, consider what _______ it will ultimately answer.
timely
rank
recommendation
question(s)
You should also consider why this particular topic is _______ and useful to the intended audience.
timely
rank
recommendation
question(s)
(Select all that apply.) There are three analytical categories for formal reports described here, which are:
comparative analysis
feasibility analysis
usability analysis
causal analysis
T/F: Not all formal reports neatly fall into these categories.
True
False
A comparative analysis...
explains the causes or effects of an event, problem, or decision
rates similar items on the basis of specific criteria ("Which is better, X or Y?")
assesses the practicality of an idea or plan
A causal analysis...
explains the causes or effects of an event, problem, or decision
rates similar items on the basis of specific criteria ("Which is better, X or Y?")
assesses the practicality of an idea or plan
A feasibility analysis...
explains the causes or effects of an event, problem, or decision
rates similar items on the basis of specific criteria ("Which is better, X or Y?")
assesses the practicality of an idea or plan
You should select your criteria and ____ them in order of importance for a comparative analysis report.
timely
rank
recommendation
question(s)
For a causal analysis, you should be sure the ___(1)_____ fits the ____(2)_____.
1) individual; 2) roles
1) cause; 2) effect
1) decision-making; 2) decision
1) ignore; 2) coincidence
1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability
Faulty cause reasoning is common, especially when people __(1)___ other possible causes or when they confuse mere __(2)___ with causation.
1) individual; 2) roles
1) cause; 2) effect
1) decision-making; 2) decision
1) ignore; 2) coincidence
1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability
Feasibility reports involve research into the ___(1)____ and ____(2)_____ of the proposed business idea or plan to determine if the idea is practical (in addition to other relevant and essential criteria).
1) individual; 2) roles
1) cause; 2) effect
1) decision-making; 2) decision
1) ignore; 2) coincidence
1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability
Regardless of the type of analysis applied in the report, readers expect a report that is based on thorough __(1)__, critical analysis of the ____(2)____, and __(3)__ presentation of the material.
1) clear; 2) research; 3) evidence
1) research; 2) evidence; 3) clear
1) evidence; 2) clear; 3) research
Another characteristic of formal reports is __(1)__, ___(2)___, and __(3)__ interpreted data.
1) engages; 2) orients; 3) briefly
1) research; 2) evidence; 3) clear
1) accurate; 2) appropriate; 3) clearly
You should also include a ___(1)____ identified __(2)__ statement.
1) choose; 2) interpret
1) clearly; 2) purpose
1) overly; 2) involved
1) primary; 2) secondary
You need to ___(1)___ and __(2)____ the source material critically.
1) choose; 2) interpret
1) clearly; 2) purpose
1) overly; 2) involved
1) primary; 2) secondary
Your purpose statement should address the ___(1)______ and __(2)_____ purposes of your report.
1) choose; 2) interpret
1) clearly; 2) purpose
1) overly; 2) involved
1) primary; 2) secondary
T/F: Reports may be formatted differently, depending on the instructor or workplace setting.
True
False
Be sure the title fully describes your report, but avoid an ____(1)_____ long and ____(2)_____ title.
1) choose; 2) interpret
1) clearly; 2) purpose
1) overly; 2) involved
1) primary; 2) secondary
T/F: APA style does not require a list of figures.
True
False
The introduction ___(1)_____ and ___(2)_____ the audience and provides background as __(3)____ as possible.
1) engages; 2) orients; 3) briefly
1) research; 2) evidence; 3) clear
1) accurate; 2) appropriate; 3) clearly
The body should present a ___(1)____ and ___(2)___ picture of the ___(3)____, ____(4)______, and ___(5)____ on which you will base your conclusion.
1) detailed; 2) interpretations ; 3) clear; 4) interpretations; 5) reasoning
1) interpretations; 2) detailed; 3) evidence; 4) clear ; 5) reasoning
1) clear; 2) detailed; 3) evidence; 4) interpretations; 5) reasoning
1) evidence; 2) detailed; 3) clear; 4) interpretations; 5) reasoning
1) reasoning; 2) detailed; 3) evidence; 4) interpretations; 5) clear
Some conclusions take the form of a ______________.
timely
rank
recommendation
question(s)
