01 Oct Find a sample report online of any type and length.
Find a sample report online of any type and length.
Identify the purpose and audience of the report,
Identify at the types of research included in the report
Answer the following questions:
What types of evidence do you see in the report (e.g., statistics, quotes, experimental data, journalism, academic papers, professional reports, etc.)?
Do you see different types of evidence in different sections? If so, note them.
How technical is the evidence? Can you correlate the level of technical expertise to audience and purpose?
To what extent does the report appear to rely on evidence to achieve its purpose?
Is the amount of evidence appropriate for the purpose and audience?
