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What are the two main functions of reports and proposals?
What are the two main functions of reports and proposals?
- Inform only
- Persuade only
- Inform and persuade (correct)
- None of the above
What three sections make up a long report?
What three sections make up a long report?
Front matter, report body, and end matter
Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific or technical report?
Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific or technical report?
- Technical brief
- Feasibility report
- Experimental/research report
- Marketing report (correct)
The 'soape' format is commonly used in nursing reports.
The 'soape' format is commonly used in nursing reports.
What are the benefits of using a standardized format for reports?
What are the benefits of using a standardized format for reports?
What is the task assigned in the last slide?
What is the task assigned in the last slide?
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Report Function
Report Function
Reports serve to inform and persuade the audience.
Long Report Structure
Long Report Structure
Long reports have three main sections: front matter, report body, and end matter.
Front Matter
Front Matter
The initial section of a long report, containing cover, transmittal, title page, summary, contents, and illustrations.
Report Body
Report Body
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End Matter
End Matter
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Technical Brief
Technical Brief
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Feasibility Report
Feasibility Report
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Experimental Report
Experimental Report
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Progress Report
Progress Report
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Procedure/Task Report
Procedure/Task Report
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Field Report
Field Report
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Quality Control Report
Quality Control Report
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Investigation Report
Investigation Report
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Test/Laboratory Report
Test/Laboratory Report
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Hazard Report
Hazard Report
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Evaluation Report
Evaluation Report
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Proposal Report
Proposal Report
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Lab Report Format (Summary)
Lab Report Format (Summary)
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Lab Report Format (Statement of Problem)
Lab Report Format (Statement of Problem)
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SOAPE Format
SOAPE Format
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Report Format Advantages
Report Format Advantages
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Study Notes
ELP 407 Reports & Proposals
- Course title: ELP 407 Reports & Proposals
- Course instructor: Dr. Norah Almusharraf
- Date: 11/25/2024
Report Functions
- Reports can both inform and persuade
- Different types of reports have different structures and purposes
Long Reports Structure
- Front Matter: Cover, letter, transmittal, title page, summary/synopsis, contents page, and list of illustrations
- Report Body: Introduction, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations
- End Matter: References, appendices, glossary, and index
Samples of Scientific/Technical Reports
- Technical brief
- Feasibility report
- Experimental/research report
- Progress report
- Procedure/task report
- Field report
- Quality control report
- Investigation report
- Test/laboratory report
- Hazard report
- Evaluation report
- Proposal report
Lab Report Format Example
- Summary/abstract
- Statement of problem
- Apparatus
- Procedure
- Text results
- Analysis
- Conclusions
- References
SOAPE Format for Nursing Reports
- Subjective data: Patient's reaction to care
- Objective data: Nurse's observations (vital signs, etc.)
- Assessment: Nursing analysis of progress/lack of progress
- Plan: Nursing action plan (e.g., medications)
- Evaluation: Patient's response to care
Advantages of Accepted Report Format
- For writers: Provides a structure, sequence, and discipline
- For audiences: Allows focus on content, not structure
Task
- Find two reports from different academic/industry areas
- Analyze the structure and style conventions
- Refer to the slides for report examples
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Description
Explore the essential components and structures of reports in ELP 407 Reports & Proposals. This quiz will cover various report types, their purposes, and detailed formatting guidelines, including front matter, body, and end matter. Test your understanding of scientific and technical report writing.
