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The introduction to a recommendation report should never mention your recommendations; only the recommendations section should inform the reader of your recommendations.
False
In the results section of a recommendation report, you should interpret or comment on the data you have compiled.
False
What is the name for a table or spreadsheet used to systematically evaluate options according to specific criteria?
decision matrix
Which of these would be included in the front matter for a report?
the executive summary
Which of these is an example of documentation in a report?
a citation for an article that gave you information for the report
The results section of a recommendation report is most likely to contain which of the following kinds of information?
data
The air-conditioning system of Marcus Department Store has not been adequately cooling the store's first-floor office pod. At this point, the problem is not serious because three large shade trees overhang this portion of the building and ceiling fans provide air circulation. Although slumping sales prohibit any large expenditures at this time, the store's owner still wants to determine the reasons for the cooling failure. Consequently, his staff should conduct a study that will result in which of the following?
an informational report
The excerpt below is the beginning of the results section of a recommendation report about exercise equipment for a new fitness center. What is wrong with the excerpt? Results
In this section, we describe our research into the best exercise equipment for your new fitness center. We consulted Consumer Reports and Health Fitness and interviewed Dr. Hilda Candlish, exercise physiologist, to evaluate the type and quality of equipment that best meets your needs.
Treadmills
Treadmills are essential equipment for your fitness center, especially with the limited number of outdoor running trails available in your neighborhood. Johnsung Cardio Trainer, TreadTrainer SJ928, and the Pacer Elite 1100 are the most popular models ("Treadmills," Consumer, p. 102). Studies have shown these models to be the most effective for cardio health (Candlish). We also researched the ProTread 44 and Precision Treader models 24 and 28. We found that the SJ928 had the best overall performance ratings ("Treadmills," Consumer, p. 103) and is priced very competitively locally (Sportshoppe, GymTastic). We conclude that your center should purchase a dozen of these treadmills for zone C of our floor diagram, shown below.
Stationary Bicycles
Both types of stationary bicycles, recumbent and upright, should be available at every fitness center (Candlish). Though the TrueFitness 356 has the best fitness rating (Health), it has received low ratings for durability and reliability ("Latest," Consumer), and . . .
Conclusions should not be integrated into the results section.
Which is NOT a function of back matter in a report?
to provide a brief technical summary of the report
What is the purpose of providing front matter in a report?
to help readers understand the whole report and find the information they seek
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