Technical Report Planning Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Planning the Report stage?

To start writing up the research
To define the audience of the report
To plan the overall structure of the written document (correct)
To review preliminary findings

What is a claim in the context of a research argument?

A data table documenting research results
A preliminary finding of the research
A piece of evidence supporting a reason
An assertion that demands support (correct)

What is a reason in the context of a research argument?

A data table documenting research results
A preliminary finding of the research
An assertion that demands support
An assertion that supports a claim (correct)

What is evidence in the context of a research argument?

Data deployed to support a reason (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main claim in a research argument?

The assertion the whole research argument supports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the stage of Planning the Report specifically focus on?

An important intermediate stage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a reason in a research argument?

To support a claim (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of evidence in a research argument?

To support a reason (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core structure of a research argument?

Claim, reason, evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a claim in a research argument?

To form the main assertion the whole research argument supports (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of a research argument according to the text?

Reason and evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of technical reports are mentioned in the text?

Two: informational and analytical (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the purpose of a report?

Terms of reference (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the audience when writing a technical document?

To adapt the writing to the needs, interests, and backgrounds of the audience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration in identifying the different types of audience?

Their expertise and level of familiarity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after anticipating views/questions from the audience in a research argument?

Revisit the research argument (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a research argument consist of?

Claim, reasons, evidence, acknowledgment, and response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is important in planning, writing, and reviewing a technical document?

Understanding the audience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding the audience?

To anticipate their views and questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor for the purpose of a report?

Terms of reference (B) Signup and view all the answers