Types of Documents and Reports
The document submitted listing your contact information, work history, related experience, and sometimes volunteer experience
What is a resume
This part of a report is a brief overview of the report
What is a summary/abstract
The appropriate practice to send along after an interview (can be mailed or emailed)
What is a thank you
This type of report includes scientific information that is gathered during a study
What is a research/laboratory report?
The type of document that usually accompanies a resume when applying for jobs. It details skills and qualifications in paragraph form and is addressed to the company.
What is a cover letter
Anything that cannot be left out of a report, but is too large for the main part of the report and would serve to distract or interrupt the flow belongs in this place.
What information belongs in an appendix?
Writing with this style in mind includes informing the reader of the exact meaning of a document with clear and understandable text.
What is Clarity?
This type of report explains the progress of a given project or several projects.
What is a progress report?
A written document, which includes a suggestion or recommendation on a plan
What is a proposal?
This type of feature presents information in columns and rows
What is a table?
The writer must know the _______ early in the writing process. This helps create an objective and writing style for the intended ________.
What is audience
What is a deviation report
A document that serves as a training tool to educate the reader how to use, run, install, set up, or build a tool/product.
What is a manual
Using this visual feature in a technical document helps the reader understand the instructions of a technical document
What are graphics used for?
This feature covers a wide range of reader aids, including white space, bullets or numbering, indentation, underlining, boldfacing, capitalization, headings, subheadings, and visual aids.
What is included in page design?
The report detailing standards and policies for various procedures
What is a standard operating procedure