HUM 210 Lecture 5: Presentation and Reporting Tools

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What is the purpose of preparing the skeletal framework for a report?

To test and revise your skeletal framework

To remind you of the information you will need to gather (correct)

To assess your readership

To set the objective of the report

Which phase involves setting the objective of the report?

Information Gathering Phase

Introduction Phase

Planning Phase (correct)

Conclusion Phase

What is emphasized as an essential competency for every successful business-person?

Technical knowledge in the field

Ability to write effective reports (correct)

Networking skills

Public speaking skills

What is described as a career skill and can make a huge difference in how a person is perceived?

Report writing Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter of the lecture discusses the overall plan of a report as the 'skeletal framework'?

Chapter Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the preface in a report?

To engage the readers' interest and include preliminaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to effective report writing according to the text?

Writing a working title and considering the overall structure Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the beginning sections of a report?

The organization name and logo Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of a summary in a report?

To provide a precis of what the recipient is about to read or has just read Signup and view all the answers

What should a good introduction contain?

Certain essential preliminaries like why was the report written and who requested it Signup and view all the answers

A well-planned skeletal framework is not necessary for effective report writing.

False Signup and view all the answers

The beginning sections of a report may include the name and position of the person who authorized the report.

True Signup and view all the answers

The preface in a report serves to provide an outline of the report if the recipient is not going to read the entire report.

False Signup and view all the answers

The useful functions of a summary in a report include providing a precis of what the recipient is about to read or has just read.

True Signup and view all the answers

The title of a report is not included in the beginning sections.

False Signup and view all the answers

The overall plan of the report is referred to as the 'skeletal framework'.

True Signup and view all the answers

Testing and revising the skeletal framework is recommended before writing any content for the report.

True Signup and view all the answers

The skeletal framework reminds the writer of the information needed to construct the report.

True Signup and view all the answers

Chapter Three of the lecture discusses the importance of assessing the readership for the report.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that good communication skills and effective report writing are not important for a successful business-person.

False Signup and view all the answers

HUM 210 Lecture 5: Presentation and Reporting Tools

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What is the purpose of preparing the skeletal framework for a report?

Which phase involves setting the objective of the report?

What is emphasized as an essential competency for every successful business-person?

What is described as a career skill and can make a huge difference in how a person is perceived?

Which chapter of the lecture discusses the overall plan of a report as the 'skeletal framework'?

What is the main purpose of the preface in a report?

What is the key to effective report writing according to the text?

What should be included in the beginning sections of a report?

What is one of the functions of a summary in a report?

What should a good introduction contain?

A well-planned skeletal framework is not necessary for effective report writing.

The beginning sections of a report may include the name and position of the person who authorized the report.

The preface in a report serves to provide an outline of the report if the recipient is not going to read the entire report.

The useful functions of a summary in a report include providing a precis of what the recipient is about to read or has just read.

The title of a report is not included in the beginning sections.

The overall plan of the report is referred to as the 'skeletal framework'.

Testing and revising the skeletal framework is recommended before writing any content for the report.

The skeletal framework reminds the writer of the information needed to construct the report.

Chapter Three of the lecture discusses the importance of assessing the readership for the report.

The text suggests that good communication skills and effective report writing are not important for a successful business-person.

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