Exam 2 - Chapter 11 learning objectives Flashcards

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Difference between informational and analytical reports.

A

Informational, no data or recommendations just FACTS

Analytical, data, findings, analysis

Company policies-INFORMATIONAL
Yardstick-ANALYTICAL

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difference between direct and indirect organization and when each should be use

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the purpose for writing is presented close to the beginning of a report (letter, report) DIRECT

delayed, at the end (conclusion) INDIRECT

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3
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5 types of report formats

LMMPE

lets meet matt please emma

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letter
memo
manuscript
printed forms
electronic slides
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4
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7 steps of report writing process

AAPROCR

ashley and peta road on chapparal road

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Analyze
Anticipate
preparing
researching
organizing
composing
revising
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5
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4 components of a purpose statement

PSLS

pete sucks lollipops slow

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PURPOSE
SCOPE
LIMITATIONS
SIGNIFICANCE

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6
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Factoring

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identifies issues to be investigated or possible solutions to the main problem

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7
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Difference between primary and secondary data.

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Primary-firsthand experience, observation and experimentationa.

Secondary-come from reading what others have experienced and observed

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8
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2 sources of secondary datat

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books and periodicals

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9
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4 types of primary data

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surveys
interviews
observation
experiementation

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10
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evaluating web sources

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they don’t always last, therefore they are not reliable sources

(wikis, blogs, etc)

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11
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purposes of documentation

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revealing and crediting sources of information.
stregenthens the argument of the repot
protects the report writer
instructs the reader so that he or she may undertake additional investigation

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12
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what to document

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sources

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13
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know when to use these 4 types of visual aids

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TABLE
BAR CHARTS
LINE CHARTS
PIE CHARTS

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14
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incorporating graphics in reports

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bar and line charts provide a visual overview or impression of trends, but they lack exactness.

Tables provide PRECISE figures and values but important points and trends are not immideiately made visible.

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15
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making ethical charts and graphics

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  • PIck the right visual aid for the job
  • Make sure the graphic highlights the most important information
  • INclude all relevant data
  • Keep your visual information readbale by avoiding clutter
  • Use the correct scale and spacing for your graphics.
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