WorksheetsTechnical Report Writing
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Report writing structure should be used to
develop a logical/persuasive argument.
create a report that is easy to follow and understand.
flatter the reader if it's your superior.
present ideas in complex way.
It states the objectives of the report and comments on the way the topic of the report is to be treated.
Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Is it okay to skip the introduction in a report if you think your audience will know why the report is written and who is involved?
It depends on if its for a technical or lay audience
It depends on if its for an internal or external audience
It is not okay
It depends on if its a formal or informal report
A short, logical summing up of the theme(s) developed in the main text is called _____________.
Section
Reference
Conclusion
Appendix
Which section is usually the largest section of the report?
Introduction
Body
Recommendations
Conclusion
It lists each section heading and subheading along with page number in report.
Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
It contains the summary of the whole report including important features, results and conclusions
Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Details of published sources of material referred to or quoted in the text including any lecture notes and URL addresses of any websites used is called __________________.
Bibliography
Reference
Conclusion
Appendix
Any further material which is essential for full understanding of your report but not required by a casual reader is called ___________________.
Bibliography
Reference
Conclusion
Appendix
Your opinion is important in which section?
Introduction
Findings
Recommendations
References
Headings are necessary because ...
it helps the reader easily identify each section contains
it makes the report look professional
they contain the details of each section
it is a report and in reports you have to use headings
Which statement would be found in the Recommendations section?
It would be in the company's best interest to...
A survey of 80 employees has discovered...
This report was commissioned by...
After investigating... it has become clear that...
The most important consideration when drafting a report is...
the potential the Findings and Recommendations will have on the emotional well-being of your boss.
understanding your target audience.
the citation style that will be used i.e., MLA, APA, Harvard
deciding on an appropriate title.
Graphics should be used in a technical report
to make it look better.
only if they help to explain a complex idea.
as much as possible.
only in the appendix section.
