Business Documents

a form of communication that moves within a company or organization and is written in a direct, professional tone; it typically calls attention to a specific topic or issue and addresses it; it is often brief and usually no more than one page

a form of communication that is formatted with all parts aligned to the left margin; it is used when corresponding with a representative from a business or organization; it is usually sent through the mail, enclosed in a typed envelope, but can also be sent electronically through e-mail or as a fax

a common format used when writing a business letter; its return address, date, and complimentary closing begin at the center of the page, while all other parts begin at the left margin

a form of communication that is sent through the mail, electronically as an e-mail attachment, or sometimes as a fax; it is appropriate to use when you need to communicate with a person that you already know; since it is authored and typed by you, reference initials are not used

a container in which to send a letter; there are many differences sizes used for different types of stationery

takes the place of the return address on various types and formats of letters; it often includes the company logo, and if done in color, matches the company's color scheme; it is located in the header and sometimes the footer of the document and provides a clear view of the company's contact information; it gives the letter a unique, professional, and consistent look and helps the recipient easily identify the company

a form of communication that gives the media information that is valuable, accurate, and attention-grabbing; it can be a great promotional tool and can give readers a sense of what's new and what's going on; it announces a possible story to journalists, the public, companies, and other organizations; it informs the reader of the details of a story

a professionally presented document that introduces you to a prospective employer; it highlights your education and work experience as well as any clubs, sports, or organizations that you have participated in; it is meant to encourage the opportunity for an interview that can lead to a job offer; it is used to help convey how you can meet the needs of the organization by showcasing your abilities and skills

a form of communication that introduces your resume to its recipient; it can let a prospective employer know what job you are interested in and how you came to know about it; it is used to highlight the parts of your resume that show why you are qualified for the job

a formatted list that shows the organization of an essay, research paper, report, or speech; it moves from general to specific and defines what key points will be covered; it helps in the writing process because it helps the writer narrow down what specifics will be covered, and it helps plan a paper or speech logically

an academic report widely accepted in schools and universities today; it is widely accepted among teachers, scholars, and librarians; most business organizations also use it to give details about financial data or marketing research

a list of sources used for a research paper and formatted in MLA style; it provides evidence of your research and gives your paper credibility and validity

a sequential list of events for a meeting, seminar, or program; it is a logical and well thought-out plan for both the organizer and participants and can improve the efficiency and productivity of a decision process; it is easy to read and provides structure for the topics to be discussed or presented

a form of communication that is sent via the Internet; it can have the formality of a letter or may be sent in place of a memo within an organization; it has become more acceptable to communicate this way, mainly because it is faster than traditional mail and has the capability of attaching files such as letters, pictures, and video

found at the beginning of the document and provides a quick reference to different sections within a document; it can eliminate having to skim, search, or read the document for the necessary text