G&L Chapter 16, "Formal Reports"

Long, formal reports are _______ reports that often lead to recommendations.

• analytical

• informational

• instructional

• persuasive

(Select all that apply.) Formal reports generally include...

• a title page

• table of contents

• a system of headings

• a list of references or works cited

• other front-matter and end-matter supplements

(Select all that apply.) What questions are formal reports designed to answer?

• Based on the information gathered, what do we know?

• What conclusions can we draw?

• Can readers relate to this information?

• What should we do or not do?

• Would readers agree with our conclusions?

Because of their major impact on the ___(1)____ process, formal reports are almost always written for an audience of ___(2)___ makers.

• 1) individual; 2) roles

• 1) cause; 2) effect

• 1) decision-making; 2) decision

• 1) ignore; 2) coincidence

• 1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability

(Select all that apply.) What are some examples of decision makers?

• government officials

• corporate managers

• administrators

• board members

You also need to know if the report will be read primarily by an ____(1)____, a team, or a series of individuals with differing ___(2)___ in the company.

• 1) individual; 2) roles

• 1) cause; 2) effect

• 1) decision-making; 2) decision

• 1) ignore; 2) coincidence

• 1) cost or cost-effectiveness; 2) viability

To determine the purpose of the report, consider what _______ it will ultimately answer.

• timely

• rank

• recommendation

• question(s)

You should also consider why this particular topic is _______ and useful to the intended audience.

• timely

• rank

• recommendation

• question(s)

(Select all that apply.) There are three analytical categories for formal reports described here, which are:

• comparative analysis

• feasibility analysis

• usability analysis

• causal analysis

T/F: Not all formal reports neatly fall into these categories.

• True

• False