1. Setting Direction and Tone for the Reader
Components of the Final Project for Manuals/ Technical Specifications/SOP
Memo to Instructor
Cover Letter
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Setting Direction and Tone for the Reader
Finishing
Touches
Procedures Report /
Product Specifications/Manual
Graphics
Budget (if Resources are Needed to Develop/Distribute)
Audience Analysis
Instructions
Graphics
Start
Here
Glossary
Works Cited/Bibliography
Interview Transcripts
Surveys or Usability Tests
Maintain as Your Work Progresses
Backup and Documentation

2. Setting Direction and Tone for the Reader
Components of the Final Project for Research Papers / Recommendation Reports
Memo to Instructor
Cover Letter
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Setting Direction and Tone for the Reader
Finishing Touches
Introduction
Research/Findings
Recommendation
Budget (If Requesting Resources)
Conclusion
Audience Analysis
Evaluation of Problem/ Opportunity
Research
Start Here
Glossary
Graphics (If Not in Text)
Interview Transcripts
Survey Tabulations
Works Cited
Maintain as Your Work Progresses
Backup and Documentation

3. Review of Components
The column on the left is the general grouping of the parts of the project. The largest arrow represents where to expect to spend most of your time (usually over 50 percent).
The text at right shows, in order, how the parts would be set up on a final project/recommendation report or manual, from first page to last.
The middle portion explains the best order in which you will be attacking the project.
The checkered flag is where you’ll wrap up.
Source: P. Scott Moses, instructions
Online Faculty Handbook, Professional Writing Program, 2012 edition