CDI445 Final 5

What is the purpose of an evaluation report?

An evaluation report documents the findings of a clinical evaluation.

Who may read and use evaluation reports?

Parents, teachers, administrators, other SLPs, and other professionals.

Why should evaluation reports be written clearly?

Because they are used by many different people, including individuals who may not understand technical language.

What type of sentences should be used in evaluation reports?

Clear, short sentences.

Should evaluation reports use specific or ambiguous language?

Specific language should be used instead of ambiguous language.

Why should nontechnical language be used in evaluation reports?

So parents, teachers, and other readers can understand the report.

What should you do if you use a technical term?

Explain the term in simple language.

What should you do before using an abbreviation?

Define the abbreviation first.

Should colloquial expressions be used in evaluation reports?

No. Colloquial or casual expressions should be avoided.

What type of word choice should be used in reports?

Formal word choices instead of casual word choices.

Should reports use active or passive sentences?

Active sentences should be used.

What type of language should be avoided in reports?

Qualifiers and non-committal language, such as “some” or “sometimes.”},{