According to Booth, Colomb, and Williams 1995), Which Is the First

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to Booth, Colomb, and Williams 1995) , which is the first step in writing a successful report?

• A)Respect the complexity of the task
• B)Start with an outline
• C)Leave time for restarts and revisions
• D)Ask all people you trust for reactions

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Definitions:

Chance

The occurrence of events in the absence of any deliberate design or predictable cause.

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; an internal process that makes a person move toward a goal.

Performance

The act of executing a task or function, often measured against predefined standards.

Goal Specificity

The extent to which a goal is detailed, explicit, and clear as opposed to vague or general.