Which of the following is true of short reports?
A) Shorter reports addressed to internal audiences are less likely to use the direct order.
B) Shorter reports are constructed using mechanics that are very different from the mechanics used to construct the more formal, longer types.
C) Unlike longer reports, shorter reports have a great need for introductory information.
D) Unlike longer reports, a shorter report does not include graphics, an appendix, and a bibliography.
E) Shorter reports, like longer reports, use headings, though usually only one or two levels because of their brevity.

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Shorter reports, like longer reports, use headings, though usually only one or two levels because of their brevity. Option A is incorrect as shorter reports addressed to internal audiences also use the direct order. Option B is incorrect as the mechanics used to construct shorter reports may differ in some aspects, but they still follow basic principles of report writing. Option C is incorrect as shorter reports also need introductory information to contextualize the topic. Option D is incorrect as shorter reports may also include graphics, an appendix, and a bibliography, depending on the requirements and purpose.

Which of the Following Is True of Short Reports