Applications in Report Writing Chapter 5: Reports and Proposals

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What is the main purpose of a field report?

To provide a documentation of observations and analysis of specific phenomena (correct)

To present fictional scenarios and stories

To list theoretical concepts without any practical application

To entertain the reader with interesting anecdotes

In universities, field reports are typically assigned in which disciplines?

Business and Marketing

Literature and Fine Arts

Music and Performing Arts

Engineering and Social Sciences (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a field report?

A report on control methods used in a certain factory (correct)

A report on historical events in ancient civilizations

A report on the benefits of exercise

A report on fictional characters in a novel

What elements are typically included in a field report?

Description, Analysis, Appendix Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for recording observations in a field report?

Notes, Video or tape recorder, Checklist of behaviors or physical characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

Observations and background information that sets the scene or context Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analysis in field reports?

To evaluate observations based on theoretical concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of proposals occurs without a specific request?

Unsolicited proposals Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

Use of personal pronouns like I and we Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews proposals to determine if the plan for solving the problem is cost-effective?

Managers Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a proposal is solicited?

A company or agency advertises that it desires the solution to a problem Signup and view all the answers

In which part of a field report would you find information that supports your analysis but is not essential to its explanation?

Appendix Signup and view all the answers

What do engineers and scientists review proposals for?

Technical feasibility Signup and view all the answers

What allows you to make decisions about which observations are worthy of comment and evaluation in field reports?

Theoretical framework Signup and view all the answers

What type of language is used in field reports?

Simpler, more direct, and personal language Signup and view all the answers

What does an engineer do in an unsolicited proposal?

Recognizes a problem, writes a proposal to make the client aware of it, and presents a plan for solving that problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a field report?

To provide a detailed account of observations and analysis of specific phenomena Signup and view all the answers

In universities, field reports are usually assigned in which disciplines?

Variety of disciplines Signup and view all the answers

What elements are typically included in a field report?

Description, Analysis, and Appendix Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

Objective and factual language based on observations and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

Observations and background information setting the scene Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a field report?

A report on observations during summer training Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analysis in field reports?

To evaluate observations in light of theory and key concepts Signup and view all the answers

In which part of a field report would you find information that supports your analysis but is not essential to its explanation?

Appendix Signup and view all the answers

What allows you to make decisions about which observations are worthy of comment and evaluation in field reports?

Theoretical framework Signup and view all the answers

What type of language is typically used in field reports?

Simple, direct, and personal Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

Exterior physical signs such as age and clothing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of proposals occurs without a specific request?

Unsolicited proposals Signup and view all the answers

What do engineers and scientists review proposals for?

To see if the plan is cost effective Signup and view all the answers

'Solicited proposals' are typically initiated when:

A company sends out an RFP Signup and view all the answers

'Unsolicited proposals' often occur within:

Companies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

Simpler, more direct, and personal language Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of a field report?

In universities, field reports are typically assigned in which disciplines?

Which of the following is an example of a field report?

What elements are typically included in a field report?

What is the recommended method for recording observations in a field report?

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

What is the purpose of analysis in field reports?

Which type of proposals occurs without a specific request?

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

Who reviews proposals to determine if the plan for solving the problem is cost-effective?

What does it mean when a proposal is solicited?

In which part of a field report would you find information that supports your analysis but is not essential to its explanation?

What do engineers and scientists review proposals for?

What allows you to make decisions about which observations are worthy of comment and evaluation in field reports?

What type of language is used in field reports?

What does an engineer do in an unsolicited proposal?

What is the main purpose of a field report?

In universities, field reports are usually assigned in which disciplines?

What elements are typically included in a field report?

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

Which of the following is an example of a field report?

What is the purpose of analysis in field reports?

In which part of a field report would you find information that supports your analysis but is not essential to its explanation?

What allows you to make decisions about which observations are worthy of comment and evaluation in field reports?

What type of language is typically used in field reports?

What should be included in the 'Description' section of a field report?

Which type of proposals occurs without a specific request?

What do engineers and scientists review proposals for?

'Solicited proposals' are typically initiated when:

'Unsolicited proposals' often occur within:

What distinguishes the language used in field reports from standard academic writing?

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