7. COMMON DOCUMENT TYPES
Just as the literary genre of poetry contains many forms — such as sonnets, haiku, epics, limericks, etc., — each with its own set of rules and conventions, technical writing also contains many forms, and each form has some conventions that must be observed. This chapter discusses several of the most common document forms, and reviews the general requirements for content, formatting, and style.
Chapter 7 Learning Objectives
In the following sections, you will learn about the general format, structure, and content expectations for the following types of technical documents:
7.1 Correspondence: Text Messages, E-mails, Letters, and Memos (opens in a new window)
7.2 Proposals (opens in a new window)
7.3 Progress Reports (opens in a new window)
7.4 Technical Descriptions and Definitions (opens in a new window)
7.5 Long Reports: Feasibility and Recommendation Reports (opens in a new window)
7.6 Lab Reports (opens in a new window)
7.7 Instructions (opens in a new window)
