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What are the five guidelines for effective reports?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

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What should be included within a report’s introduction?

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What is the difference between a conclusion and a recommendation?

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What are the four guidelines for discussion sections within a formal report?

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What information should you include on a report’s title page?

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What is the purpose of an executive summary?

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What are three visual devices you can use to help get the reader’s attention, maintain interest, and highlight important information?

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What is the difference between an informal and a formal report?

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What are the nine parts of a formal report?

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What are the four guidelines for a letter of transmittal?

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Just like with any professional piece of writing, editing is an important final step. What are the six essential guidelines for editing? In your opinion, which of these guidelines is the most important one to consider during the editing process and why?

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Define each of the four common report types.

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