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WorksheetsREPORT WRITING AND PRESENTATION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
1) Periodic and special reports differ in _____.
who receives them since special reports are always external
their length
their format since special reports always use a template
how regularly or frequently they are prepared
2) Which is an information report?
progress reports
all of these answers
trip reports
annual reports
3) Best way to write the executive summary is to
Follow the table of content headers, include key recommendations and key support
Take a guess on the structure
Don’t follow a structure
Not spend time on it as not important
4)Documentation is necessary to _____.
all of these answers
protect the writer from plagiarism
add credibility to the analysis
provide a point for further research
5)All of the following are examples of key points to remember when designing presentation slides EXCEPT _____.
Your slide animations and transitions should be attention-grabbing and excite the audience.
Your slides should be simple and organized, striking a balance of images and words.
Only include information you want the audience to retain; the rest of the emphasis should come from you.
Your intro slide should hint at the main points and introduce you to your audience.
6)When you ask a trusted colleague for constructive feedback on your presentation slides, which question is LEAST helpful?
Do you remember my main points?
Was the initial slide descriptive?
Were the colors, font, spacing, and visuals appealing?
Do you enjoy seeing presentations by speakers outside of your company?
7)When designing a presentation and you get to the visuals, all of the following are correct except:
Begin by designing slides first for inspiration on what you should present. Next, organize your slides and content appropriately
Be sure to account for possible questions from your audience and plan for a hyperlinked questions and answer slide.
Look for a cohesive slide design background that matches your theme and audience colors
Begin your visual design process by sketching your presentation in 3 chunks: intro, body, and conclusion. Only once the flow of the presentation is organized should you start on actual slide design
8) Why are business reports and presentations important for an organization?
To communicate ideas in a business environment and help organizations make decisions and solve problems
To promote yourself
To build your writing skills
To build your presentation skills
9) Which of the following is not a type of business report?
Formal
Informal
Informational
Graphical
10) Formal reports are generally longer than informal reports
TRUE
FALSE
