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| May include all materials used in the research but not appropriate to be included in the report itself. |
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| A report that presents suggested solutions to problems. |
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| Contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself. |
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| A reference list that includes sources not cited in the report. (works consulted) |
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| Often called the heart of the report; presents the information collected and relates it to the problem. |
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| Inferences that the writer draws from the findings. |
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| Written to generate business; one organization describes how it can meet the needs of another by, for example, providing a product or service. |
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| Meet the demand for numerous, repetitive reports; include college registration forms, applications for credit, airline tickets, and bank checks. |
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| An alphabetical guide to the subject matter in a report; the subject and page number on which the subject appears are listed. |
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| Used by managers to justify or recommend purchases or changes in the company. |
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| A report that outlines comparative information clearly to the reader; used commonly when comparing items for purchase. |
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| A team-writing editing process in which collaborators divide the task so that each writer works on a different part of the document at the same time. |
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| Report sections included to add formality to a report, emphasize report content, and aid the reader in locating information in the report quickly and in understanding the report more easily. |
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| A team-writing editing process in which collaborators work together to create a common document, mutually adjusting their activities in real time to incorporate each other's changes. |
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| Present the writer's opinion on a possible course of action based on the conclusions. |
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| An alphabetical listing of the sources used in preparing the report; also known as works cited or bibliography. |
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| request for proposal (RFP) |
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| Describes a problem to be solved and invites respondents to describe their proposed solutions. |
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| A team-writing editing process in which collaborators divide the task so the output of one stage is passed to the next writer for individual work. |
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| Include only the minimum supporting materials to achieve effective communication. |
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| Generated when a potential buyer submits exact specifications or needs in a bid request. |
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| Adds unity to a report by reviewing the main points presented in the body. |
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| Headings that talk about the content of the section and give a conclusion about the section. |
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| Includes the title, author, date, and frequently the name of the person or organization requesting the report. |
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| Prepared by an individual or firm who sees a problem to be solved and submits a proposal. |
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| A reference list that includes sources not cited in the report. (bibliography) |
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