Exam 2 - Chapter 13 learning objectives

Question 1

each of the report introduction subsections of a formal report

Answer 1

background
problem or purpose
significance
scope
organization

Question 2

body of a formal report

Answer 2

the writer should discuss, analyze, interpret and evaulate the research findings or the solution to the initial problem. The writer should show how the evidence justifies any conclusions.

Question 3

function or purpose of the conclusions section of a formal report

Answer 3

tells you what the findings mean, particulary in terms of solving the orginal problem.

Question 4

citing sources in a formal report using MLA or APA format

Answer 4

regardless of documation format, you must include the author, title, publication, date of pun, pahe number and other signicifatn data.