Which of the following is one of the ways that the writing in short reports differs from the writing in long reports?

A) Short reports include the prefatory parts that are appropriate for the report's length, formality, and reader.
B) Short reports generally need an elaborate coherence plan.
C) Readers of short reports will need many reminders of what they just read or previews of what they are about to read.
D) Short reports have less need for introductory material.
E) Most short-report situations are likely to justify impersonal writing because of their relatively routine nature.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Short reports have less need for introductory material, as there is limited space to provide background information. Instead, the writer should get straight to the point and present the main findings or recommendations. In contrast, long reports may require a more elaborate introduction to provide context for the reader.

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