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Autor: Kuiper, Shirley
Jahr: 2013
Contents
Preface....................................................................xi
Acknowledgments.........................................................xiii
CHAPTER 1
Report Characteristics...................................................... 1
Learning Objectives......................................................... 1
Functions of Business Reports................................................ 2
Classifications of Business Reports............................................. 4
Characteristics of Effective Reports............................................ 7
Ethical Considerations...................................................... 16
Collaborative Writing...................................................... 19
Audioconferencing......................................................... 20
Summary................................................................. 21
Topics for Discussion....................................................... 22
Applications............................................................... 23
References................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 2
Planning the Report....................................................... 27
Learning Objectives........................................................ 27
Planning the Report........................................................ 27
Outlining the Report....................................................... 40
Collaborative Writing...................................................... 48
Collaborative Software: Wiggio.............................................. 50
Ethical Considerations...................................................... 51
Summary................................................................. 52
Topics for Discussion....................................................... 52
Applications............................................................... 53
References................................................................. 56
CHAPTER 3
Producing the Report..................................................... 57
Learning Objectives ........................................................ 57
Drafting the Report........................................................ 57
Revising and Editing the Report............................................. 59
Collaborative Writing...................................................... 61
Google Docs: A Free Document-Sharing Service................................ 64
Ethical Considerations...................................................... 67
Summary................................................................. 67
Topics for Discussion....................................................... 68
Applications............................................................... 68
References................................................................. 71
CHAPTER 4
Writing Style and Lapses.................................................. 73
Learning Objectives ........................................................ 73
Choose a Writing Style..................................................... 73
Frequently Occurring Writing Lapses......................................... 80
Electronic Tools Help Identify FOWLs....................................... 102
Collaborative Writing..................................................... 106
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 106
Summary................................................................ 107
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 108
Applications.............................................................. 109
CHAPTER 5
Illustrating the Report ................................................... 113
Learning Objectives ....................................................... 113
Purposes of Visuals........................................................ 113
Criteria for Effective Visuals................................................ 116
Choosing and Constructing Visuals ......................................... 121
Graphics Tools for Creating Visuals......................................... 136
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 143
Collaborative Writing..................................................... 144
Summary................................................................ 146
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 146
Applications.............................................................. 147
References................................................................ 151
CHAPTER 6
Formatting the Report ................................................... 153
Learning Objectives....................................................... 153
Formatting Reports........................................................ 153
Principles of Document Design ............................................. 170
Collaborative Writing..................................................... 173
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 174
Summary................................................................ 176
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 176
Applications.............................................................. 177
Reference ................................................................ 180
CHAPTER 7
Writing Routine Reports................................................. 181
Learning Objectives....................................................... 181
Typical Routine Reports ................................................... 182
Videoconferencing and Web Conferencing................................... 195
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 200
Summary................................................................ 200
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 200
Applications.............................................................. 201
CHAPTER 8
Writing Nonroutine Reports.............................................. 207
Learning Objectives....................................................... 207
Examples of Nonroutine Reports............................................ 207
Social Media for Business Research.......................................... 222
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 227
Summary................................................................ 228
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 229
Applications.............................................................. 229
Reference ................................................................ 235
CHAPTER 9
Planning and Delivering an Oral Report................................... 237
Learning Objectives....................................................... 237
Planning the Presentation.................................................. 238
Preparing and Using Presentation Aids...................................... 250
Rehearsing the Presentation................................................ 266
Managing Question-and-Answer Sessions.................................... 276
Presenting in Teams....................................................... 278
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 279
Summary................................................................ 281
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 281
Applications.............................................................. 282
References................................................................ 285
CHAPTER 10
Planning the Research.................................................... 287
Learning Objectives....................................................... 287
Planning the Research..................................................... 287
Searching the Visible and Invisible Webs .................................... 294
The Research Proposal..................................................... 299
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 303
Summary................................................................ 308
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 308
Applications.............................................................. 309
CHAPTER 11
Selecting Data Sources ................................................... 313
Learning Objectives....................................................... 313
Determining Data Sources................................................. 313
Evaluating Primary Data Sources........................................... 315
Sampling Data Sources.................................................... 318
Kinds of Samples ......................................................... 320
Evaluating a Secondary Data Source: Websites............................... 324
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 326
Summary................................................................ 326
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 328
Applications.............................................................. 329
References................................................................ 334
CHAPTER 12
Using Secondary Data Sources............................................ 335
Learning Objectives....................................................... 335
Locating Secondary Data .................................................. 336
Information Sources on the Web............................................ 345
Evaluating Sources........................................................ 350
Extracting Data and Keeping Records....................................... 351
Using Copyrighted Material Responsibly..................................... 355
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 359
Summary................................................................ 360
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 361
Applications.............................................................. 361
References................................................................ 364
CHAPTER 13
Using Primary Data Sources.............................................. 367
Learning Objectives....................................................... 367
Acquiring Primary Data................................................... 367
Preparing Instruments to Collect Primary Data............................... 373
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 397
Summary................................................................ 399
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 399
Applications.............................................................. 400
References................................................................ 402
CHAPTER 14
Documenting Data Sources............................................... 409
Learning Objectives....................................................... 409
Why You Should Acknowledge Data Sources................................. 409
Guides for Print Sources................................................... 410
Guides for Web-Based and Miscellaneous Sources............................. 413
Style Guides for APA, CHIC, and MLA ..................................... 416
In-Text Citations ......................................................... 421
Endnotes and Footnotes ................................................... 424
Report Documentation Tools in Word 2010 and Online....................... 424
Standard Abbreviations.................................................... 426
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 427
Summary................................................................ 427
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 428
Applications.............................................................. 428
References................................................................ 432
CHAPTER 15
Analyzing Data for Complex Reports...................................... 433
Learning Objectives....................................................... 433
Qualitative and Quantitative Data.......................................... 434
Requirements for Accurate Data Analysis.................................... 436
Data Preparation......................................................... 438
Nonstatistical Analysis..................................................... 442
Statistical Analysis........................................................ 443
Levels of Data Interpretation............................................... 448
Team Project Management Tools........................................... 452
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 461
Summary................................................................ 461
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 462
Applications.............................................................. 462
CHAPTER 16
Writing Business Research Reports........................................ 471
Learning Objectives....................................................... 471
Parts of the Formal Business Report......................................... 471
Formatting Guides........................................................ 480
Microsoft Word 2010 Tools for Collaborative Writers......................... 488
Ethical Considerations..................................................... 494
Summary................................................................ 495
Topics for Discussion...................................................... 520
Applications.............................................................. 520
References................................................................ 522
Index.................................................................... 523
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