When a Long Report Is Expanded and Developed, It Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

When a long report is expanded and developed, it is easy to become mired or 'lost'. In such a situation, it is most helpful to

• A) write according to the outline and to the order of information decided upon as well as asking continuously 'What is it that I am reporting on?'
• B) meet together as a writing team and update each other on progress to date, seeking feedback as to whether each of the team are 'on track'.
• C) keep looking at the executive summary or précis to determine that you are maintaining the direction that you had originally set.
• D) check back to ensure that you are staying within the terms of reference and the scope and limitations that have been set for the report.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The magnitude or intensity of a fluctuating signal, measured from the average or rest position to the peak.

Loudness

A subjective perception of the intensity of a sound, influenced by its amplitude and frequency, and how it is received and interpreted by the ear and brain.

Frequency

How often something happens within a certain period or within a specific sample.

Moon Illusion

A perceptual phenomenon where the moon appears larger when it is closer to the horizon than when it is higher in the sky.