Why do you need to use sources of information when writing a formal business document?

2. Distinguish between the two main types of sources of information, and give examples of each type

a) Primary sources

b)secondary sources

3. You need to complete a report on industry trends, which you will need to share with your clients . You want to refer to a variety of secondary sources to help support your position , including the use of charts , quotes , and images . Answer the following questions regarding copyright concerns :

a) Who has the legal right to control how a work is used ?

b) What type of written content is protected by copyright ?

c) What four things can you do to help protect copyrights and not violate copyright laws?

4. You are preparing a report on popular hobbies and pastimes that might interest your coworkers. What types of information and tools are you likely using when you do the following

a) You look at past company newsletters archived online.

b) You ask your coworkers questions and record their answers

c) You watch and listen to your coworkers at a company picnic and take notes.

5. You need to use credible sources of information to write a proposal for a new product. What sources of information might you use?

a) Print sources

b) Online sources Read this source related to stress in the workplace:

http://www.apaexcellence.org/assets/general/2013 work-and-wellbeing surve y results.pdf.

a ) Determine if this a primary or secondary source and explain why you think so?

b) What is the main idea of this source? Look at the chart titled " Work Stress and Feeling Valued at Work found on page 23. According to the chart, which factor most affects the stress level of employees who do not feel valued ?

7. Now find your own secondary source about reducing stress in the workplace a) What is the main idea of your source?

b ) Write a citation for your source in MLA format.If your source is from the web, include the URL