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What is the purpose of an abstract in a report?
What is the purpose of an abstract in a report?
- To enable readers to decide whether to read the report (correct)
- To provide a conclusion to the report
- To provide a detailed introduction to the report
- To list all the major sections of the report
What is the correct way to number figures in a report?
What is the correct way to number figures in a report?
- Alphabetically with uppercase letters
- With lowercase letters
- With Roman numerals
- Consecutively with Arabic numbers (correct)
Who usually writes the foreword in a formal report?
Who usually writes the foreword in a formal report?
- The author of the report
- An executive of the organization sponsoring the report (correct)
- A random expert in the field
- A peer reviewer
What is the purpose of a preface in a formal report?
What is the purpose of a preface in a formal report?
When should a list of tables be included in a report?
When should a list of tables be included in a report?
What is the primary purpose of recommendations in a report?
What is the primary purpose of recommendations in a report?
What is the purpose of an explanatory note in a report?
What is the purpose of an explanatory note in a report?
Where is the references or works-cited section typically located in a short report?
Where is the references or works-cited section typically located in a short report?
What is the purpose of the back matter in a formal report?
What is the purpose of the back matter in a formal report?
What is the primary purpose of an appendix in a report?
What is the primary purpose of an appendix in a report?
In a very large formal report, how may the back-matter sections be organized?
In a very large formal report, how may the back-matter sections be organized?
What is the purpose of a glossary in a formal report?
What is the purpose of a glossary in a formal report?
What is the purpose of an index in a formal report?
What is the purpose of an index in a formal report?
What type of information is typically included in the back matter of a formal report?
What type of information is typically included in the back matter of a formal report?
Why might an explanatory note be included in a separate section at the end of a report?
Why might an explanatory note be included in a separate section at the end of a report?
