Any terms in the report that are unfamiliar to the audience should be defined in the
A) introduction.
B) body.
C) explanatory notes.
D) summary.
E) appendix.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Defining potentially unfamiliar terms at the beginning of a report ensures that readers will understand the body and closing of the report. Defining such terms later on risks alienating or confusing readers who may not be familiar with the terms.
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