Business Communication: Building Critical Skills

Kitty O. Locker, Ohio State University
Steven Kyo Kaczmarek, Columbus State Community College
Kathryn Braun, Sheridan College

Long Reports

Self Quiz


1	Which of the following is NOT a component of a letter of transmittal for a problem-solving report?
		A)	The purpose of the report.
		B)	A summary of conclusions and recommendations.
		C)	Information on additional research, if any.
		D)	Call to action.


2	If a report is shorter than 25 pages, list
		A)	All headings.
		B)	The two or three highest levels of headings.
		C)	Only the first 25 headings.
		D)	None of the above.


3	Put additional materials which readers may want in the
		A)	List of Illustrations.
		B)	Title Page.
		C)	Conclusions.
		D)	Appendixes.


4	The bibliography from your proposal can form the
		A)	Executive Summary.
		B)	Title Page.
		C)	Recommendations.
		D)	References or Works Cited page.


5	You can write the title page and the transmittal as soon as you know
		A)	What your recommendation will be.
		B)	Your audience's address is.
		C)	How long the report will be.
		D)	None of the above.


6	You don't need a Table of Contents in a long report.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	In general, title pages contain seven items.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	The Introduction is the same thing as the Executive Summary.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	The Methods section explains what truths you assume and which you use to support your conclusions and recommendations.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	In some cases, the History section of a report can cover many years.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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