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What is the purpose of preparing the skeletal framework for a report?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
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 main purpose of the preface in a report?
What is the key to effective report writing according to the text?
What is the key to effective report writing according to the text?
What should be included in the beginning sections of a report?
What should be included in the beginning sections of a report?
What is one of the functions of a summary in a report?
What is one of the functions of a summary in a report?
What should a good introduction contain?
What should a good introduction contain?
A well-planned skeletal framework is not necessary for effective report writing.
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 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 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 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 title of a report is not included in the beginning sections.
The overall plan of the report is referred to as the 'skeletal framework'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The text suggests that good communication skills and effective report writing are not important for a successful business-person.
