When You Summarize a Source You Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

When you summarize a source you should

• A)condense the original material by presenting the basic idea in your own words.
• B)include pertinent facts and avoid technicalities.
• C)include your own opinions and thoughts along with the author's.
• D)completely rewrite the original version, but keep it the same length.
• E)A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Operating Activities

Transactions and events that directly affect the financial position of a company, primarily related to its core business operations.

Comparative Balance

A financial statement that presents balances of accounts or financial metrics at different points in time for comparison.

Direct Method

A method of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flow information from operating activities is directly listed.