The introduction to a report ________
A) typically includes the headings and the corresponding page numbers
B) is not intended to preview the structure of the report
C) should be written with the assumption that the reader has already read the executive summary
D) typically explains the problem or issue that motivated the report
E) should avoid mentioning the conclusions of the report
Answer: D
Explanation: D) Even though a report begins with an executive summary, the introduction is written as if the reader did not read the executive summary at all. The introduction explains what motivated the report, and summarizes main conclusions and previews how the rest of the report is structured.
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