The basic purpose of informational reports is
A) to persuade the audience to act.
B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem.
C) to present data, facts, feedback, and other types of information, without analysis or recommendations.
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking.
E) to change the audience's opinion on your topic.
Answer: C
Explanation: C) An informational report is purely informational. It provides facts and data, but it doesn't analyze, draw important conclusions, or make recommendations.
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