Which of the following statements is true of the references section of a formal report?

A) The references section is a part of the report text.
B) If a report includes endnotes rather than in-text parenthetical citations, the endnotes precede the references.
C) Using word-processing software to create footnotes and endnotes increases the chances of introducing errors in the report.
D) The references section includes questionnaires and accompanying transmittal letters, summary tabulations, and verbatim comments from respondents.

The references section typically follows the report text and any appendices and is not a part of the report text. If endnotes are used instead of in-text parenthetical citations, they typically come before the references section. Option A is incorrect because the references section is not a part of the report text. Option C is incorrect because using word-processing software can actually help reduce errors in formatting and numbering of footnotes and endnotes. Option D is incorrect because the references section typically includes only the sources cited in the report, not questionnaires or respondent comments.