Question 1

Plagiarism

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A)   involves using good data from reputable sources to increase your credibility and to enhance the logic of your reasoning.
B)   happens in only academic settings.
C)   is the act of using others' ideas without proper documentation or by paraphrasing poorly.
D)   occurs when writers acknowledge the sources of their researched information.

Question 2

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tornadoes caused extensive loss of property and lives in Missouri.
B)   You can get an idea of how dangerous a tornado is by its rating.
C)   Damaging winds, common in strong tornadoes, caused problems for the residents of Missouri.
D)   The Fujita-Pearson tornado scale rates tornadoes with wind speeds of 261 to 318 miles per hour as F5 storms.

Question 4

All of the following are tests to determine fair use except

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A)   nature of the copyrighted work.
B)   notoriety of author.
C)   amount of material copied.
D)   effect of the use on the potential market.

Question 5

Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to also use print resources because

Accepted Answer

A)   electronic sources are never considered as reliable as books and magazines.
B)   print sources provide primary data and electronic sources provide secondary data.
C)   some data is available only in print.
D)   audiences respect only writers who include data from print sources.

Question 6

A formal ____________________ is a document that analyzes findings, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations intended to solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A formal ____________________ is a document that...

Question 7

Which of the following is the best advice about the use of direct quotations in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)   Beware of overusing quotations because you may appear as if you have no ideas of your own.
B)   If you use a direct quotation, don't dilute its impact by summarizing it or introducing it in your own words.
C)   Place the direct quotation in quotation marks, but change a few words to show you have your own ideas.
D)   Avoid using any direct quotations in a report.

Question 8

Formal report writers conduct most of their research using primary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To make the introduction of your proposal persuasive, include a "hook" that focuses on the audience's specific needs and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The budget in a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A)   reflect careful research because a proposal is a legal contract.
B)   provide only rough estimates so that you can raise the price later if costs increase.
C)   never itemize hours and costs, but offer only a total sum.
D)   include a disclaimer to ensure that the budget is not legally binding.

Question 11

The introduction should be the principal section of a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your boss asks you to write a formal report on the impact of smoking on employee healthcare costs. Like nearly every writer of a research project, you should begin your research by

Accepted Answer

A)   reviewing secondary data in the library or on the Internet.
B)   interviewing your colleagues to solicit their input and feelings.
C)   preparing a questionnaire to distribute to your colleagues.
D)   conducting a field experiment.

Question 13

A business would most likely write a request for proposal to

Accepted Answer

A)   advertise openings for two sales positions.
B)   attract new clients.
C)   renovate offices.
D)   interview job candidates.

Question 14

Regardless of the documentation format used, sources should be alphabetized in the bibliographic section of a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Secondary data come from reading what others have published, experienced, or observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a purpose for a direct quotation?

Accepted Answer

A)   To duplicate exact wording before criticizing an idea
B)   To repeat identical phrasing because of its precise wording
C)   To add length to a researched document
D)   To provide objective background information

Question 17

The only item that you must document in a report is a quotation of another person's actual spoken or written words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When government organizations or businesses have a specific need, they prepare a(n) ____________________, a document that specifies their requirements and solicits competitive bids from vendors.

Accepted Answer

RFP
reques...

Question 19

In which section of an informal proposal would you most likely include a timetable for a project to be completed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staffing
B)   Authorization
C)   Budget
D)   Proposal

Question 20

The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The planning of every report begins with...

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

Which of the following is the best advice about the use of direct quotations in a report?

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To make the introduction of your proposal persuasive, include a "hook" that focuses on the audience's specific needs and benefits.

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A formal ____________________ is a document that analyzes findings, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations intended to solve a problem.

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The only item that you must document in a report is a quotation of another person's actual spoken or written words.

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In which section of an informal proposal would you most likely include a timetable for a project to be completed?

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Which of the following is not a purpose for a direct quotation?

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Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

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The introduction should be the principal section of a formal report.

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Regardless of the documentation format used, sources should be alphabetized in the bibliographic section of a report.

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Formal report writers conduct most of their research using primary sources.

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Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

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The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

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All of the following are tests to determine fair use except

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Plagiarism

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Your boss asks you to write a formal report on the impact of smoking on employee healthcare costs. Like nearly every writer of a research project, you should begin your research by

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A business would most likely write a request for proposal to

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Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to also use print resources because

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The budget in a proposal should

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Secondary data come from reading what others have published, experienced, or observed.

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When government organizations or businesses have a specific need, they prepare a(n) ____________________, a document that specifies their requirements and solicits competitive bids from vendors.

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