Which of the following is FALSE concerning the executive summary (abstract)in the preliminary pages and the summary that appears as a final section of the report body?
A)While they have some similarity, the summary focuses only on the findings.
B)Both are illustrated in the APA style manual.
C)Both are necessary because they serve different purposes even though they have some content in common.
D)Neither is necessary in a well-written, concise report.

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Both the executive summary and summary in the report body are important and necessary for different purposes. The executive summary provides a preview of the entire report and is included in the preliminary pages, while the summary in the report body summarizes the findings and conclusions of the report. Both are commonly used in business and academic writing and are illustrated in the APA style manual. Therefore, option D is false.

Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning the Executive Summary