CMN 313 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Jargon
15 Aug 2016
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Ccmn313 lecture 11: executive summary and letter of transmittal. Letter of transmittal: formally hands the report to the recipient (a. k. a. a preface, forward). Open with the purpose of the letter (e. g. i am pleased to submit the final report ). Uses language such as, here is the report you requested on . A brief description of the report purpose (why it was done and what it is to achieve) Sometimes brief reference to authorization (e. g. vp of finance: important if audience may not be aware of circumstances leading to the report. Helpful contextual information to help readers better understand (e. g. changed circumstance during/after report written) Typically has same main headings as the report or some are in simple paragraph form. Highlight main points while provide context to make sense of the order. Provides reader with important information about content. Quickly identify where more detailed info is located. Assess implication of key points and recommendations.
