Technical Report Writing L100 ENG 111 Chapter 3 Methodology Quiz
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What is the first step in planning a report according to the text?

  • Defining the problem and the purpose of the report (correct)
  • Defining the audience
  • Determining the ideas to include
  • Collecting the information

    • Who is the audience when writing a report in a real-world setting, as mentioned in the text?

  • Your staff
  • Your lecturer or tutor
  • Your clients (correct)
  • Your boss

    • What is the significance of defining the audience when planning a report?

  • To determine the depth and presentation method of the report (correct)
  • To prepare the outline
  • To determine the ideas to include
  • To sort and evaluate the information

    • Which step involves sorting and evaluating the information in planning a report?

    <p>Step 5: Sort and evaluate the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Step 3 of planning a report involve?

    <p>Determining the ideas to include</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At university, who is considered as the audience when writing a report?

    <p>Your lecturer or tutor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Step 3 in planning a report?

    <p>To determine the potential topics or sections of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after identifying the issues and topics for the report?

    <p>Locate the research and information needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of organizing the information under preliminary headings?

    <p>To provide a suitable structure or outline of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ways to provide a logical order of information in a report?

    <p>Chronological sequence, order of importance, inductive order, deductive order, scientific report structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using figures in a report?

    <p>To show and emphasize information in the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to do when discussing the information represented in figures?

    <p>Discuss the information represented in the figures rather than letting them 'speak for themselves'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should essential figures be placed in a report?

    <p>In the main body of the report with explanations and references</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should non-essential figures be placed?

    <p>In the appendix so that they do not disrupt the continuity of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a formal report?

    <p>Presents information in an organized format for a specific audience and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of report would likely contain documentation of experiments and designs?

    <p>Design report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes formal reports from informal reports?

    <p>Use of clear and concise language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what category can formal reports be classified according to their purpose?

    <p>Informational reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a formal report according to the text?

    <p>Front matter, main text, back matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a formal report type?

    <p>Laboratory reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report presents results, analyzes those results, and draws conclusions based on those results?

    <p>Analytical report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of report usually presents the results and conclusions that support the recommendations?

    <p>Recommendation report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of front matter in a formal report?

    <p>To explain the writer's purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of a formal report contains the front cover, title page, abstract, acknowledgment, list of abbreviations, list of figures, list of tables, and contents page?

    <p>Front matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the front cover of a formal report contain?

    <p>The report's title and the author's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the title page for a formal report often contain?

    <p>The report's title and the author's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes formal reports from informal reports?

    <p>Their purpose and audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a formal report?

    <p>Structured presentation of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reports usually contain documentation of experiments and designs?

    <p>Informational reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the main text section of a formal report typically include?

    <p>A discussion and recommendations based on findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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