Which of the Following Is True of Footnotes

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

• A) Footnotes must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws.
• B) Footnotes are similar to talking headings which give a reader the main message of the visual.
• C) Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tabular displays or visuals that they refer to.
• D) Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol.
• E) Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual.

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Definitions:

Ethical Standards

The set of principles and guidelines that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations, ensuring actions are morally right.

Communication

The act of conveying meaning and information through various media and channels of communication.

Clearest Exchange

The most straightforward and unambiguous communication or transaction between parties.

Low-context Cultures

Societies where communication is explicit, messages are conveyed directly, and understanding relies less on contextual cues.