Visit the following collection of business reports: http://

www.technologyreview.com/businessreports/ . In small groups, choose a report and answer the following questions:

■ How many of the components of a report does it contain? (See Figure 18.5 ).

■ What is the style of the report? What kinds of language does it use? Try to find specific instances.

■ Is the writing clear and engaging?

■ Is it repetitive?

■ Does the report use sources and visuals? How are they used?

■ Does the report use forecasting, transitions, clear topic sentences, and/or headings?

■ What type of report is this?

■ These reports are MIT Technology Review business reports. Did that fact lessen your desire to read the report? Was the technology in the report understandable to you? Why or why not?

Share your findings with the class.