Select the features of an descriptive summary, there are three correct answers:

Does not explain the conclusion

Which of these questions would the reader ask about an informative summary? There is one correct answer.

Does the writer cover any special areas I am interested in?

Does the author come to clear-cut conclusions and how important are they to me?

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Jess O'Rourke 5 questions Updated 21 Apr 2016

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1Select appropriate uses for summaries, there are three correct answers:
1. AReports
2. BTheses
3. CWebsites
4. DMedical instructions
2Select the features of an informative summary, there are three correct answers:
1. ADetail
2. BPersonal experience
3. CObjectivity
4. DNon-technical style
3Select the features of an descriptive summary, there are three correct answers:
1. AUses key words
2. BList the topics
3. CDoes not use the present tense
4. DDoes not explain the conclusion
4This is a descriptive summary:

This article discusses the advantages of applying ISO 9000 documentation guidelines to improve procedures within computer security firms. It outlines the elements covered by ISO 9000, and suggests practical ways of applying them to computer security contexts. It explains the requirements for ISO 9000 certification.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
5Which of these questions would the reader ask about an informative summary? There is one correct answer.
1. ADoes the writer cover any special areas I am interested in?
2. BDo I need to read this?
3. CDoes the author come to clear-cut conclusions and how important are they to me?
4. DAll of the above