1. Describe an example of a professional writing situation when a writer should use an indirect approach organization. Use an example to illustrate your explanation.
2. In a report, creating a visual aid that avoided the use of "chartjunk" by limiting the number of colors and design elements would be an example of adhering to which graphic design principle?
A. Emphasis
B. Simplicity
C. Contrast
D. Experience
3. When integrating visual aids into a formal report, which of the following guidelines should writers follow?
A. Provide the textual introduction first, and the visual second.
B. Use a caption or a title, but not both.
C. Place visuals at the end, such as in an appendix.
D. Design each visual independently of others.
4. The part of a visual aid that is a subheading and provides a short description is called which of the following?
A. Caption
B. Title
C. Legend
D. Citation
5. When writing a sales letter, which of the following organizational plans for business messages is recommended?
A. Indirect approach
B. Direct approach
C. Five paragraph essay
D. The AIDA Plan
6. When sending a letter turning down an application for credit, which of the following would be the most effective choice?
A. The AIDA Plan
B. Email message
C. Direct approach
D. Indirect approach