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• What is the primary objective of a report?


  To provide objective and systematic communication about a specific subject
• Why do the volume of reports increase with technological advances?


  Because more professionals require reports to communicate information
• What are the three main purposes of a report?


  To inform, to impart information for decision-making, and to persuade
• What does "READER FRIENDLY" mean in the context of report structure?


  • Adapted to the reader’s needs
  • Considers reader's interests and knowledge
• What does "ERROR FREE" signify in report writing?


  • Devoid of errors in grammar
  • No mistakes in mechanics, organization, and facts
• What does "PROMPT" refer to in the structure of a report?


  • Completed and submitted within the allotted time frame
• What does "OBJECTIVE" mean in the context of report writing?


  • Not subjective
  • No biases or prejudices present
• What does "RESULT ORIENTED" imply about a report?


  • Directed toward the attainment of desired results
• What does "THOROUGH" indicate in report structure?


  • No missing items in the report
• What does "SHORT AND STRAIGHTFORWARD" mean in report writing?


  • Written in a concise and direct manner
• What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of report objectives?


  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Time-bound
• Why must objectives in a report be specific?


  To ensure they are not too broad and focused
• What does it mean for objectives to be measurable?


  They must be quantifiable
• Why should objectives be attainable?

  To ensure the report can serve its purpose
• What does it mean for objectives to be realistic?


  They must deal with real-life situations
• Why is it important for objectives to be time-bound?


  To ensure they are attained within a prescribed time limit
• What characterizes formal reports?


  They concentrate on objectivity and organization
• What distinguishes informal reports from formal reports?


  Informal reports use casual language and are usually shorter
• What is the title of a formal report?


  It bears the title of the report, the writer’s name, and the date of transmission
• What is the purpose of the dedication page in a formal report?


  It offers the report to an individual or group
• What does the acknowledgement page contain?


  Words of thanks to those who helped complete the report
• What is the function of the abstract in a formal report?


  It is a condensed version of the report
• What does the table of contents provide in a formal report?


  A chronological list of items contained in the report with corresponding pages
• What is included in the list of figures in a formal report?


  A chronological list of tables, charts, maps, and other graphic aids
• What does the body/report of a formal report contain?


  It contains the introduction, discussion proper, conclusion, and recommendation
• What is the appendix in a formal report?


  Supplementary material added at the end of the report
• What does the definition of terms section provide in a formal report?

  An alphabetical list of technical terms and their meanings
• What is included in the references section of a formal report?

  An alphabetical list of reference materials used in the report
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