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<br>- '''A'''bstract or a brief introduction components. Every document should begin with an '''Abstract''' or an '''Overview''' that offers a summary of main points.
 
<br>- '''A'''bstract or a brief introduction components. Every document should begin with an '''Abstract''' or an '''Overview''' that offers a summary of main points.
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<br><br><br>- '''B'''ody or longer middle copmponent for primary document content. The '''Body''' is the main content section of the document that elaborates on the main topics.
 
<br><br><br>- '''B'''ody or longer middle copmponent for primary document content. The '''Body''' is the main content section of the document that elaborates on the main topics.
  

Revision as of 12:07, 10 April 2008

COMP3040 > Common Components


Introduction






...by students


Principles of Document Organization

ABC Document Format

Technical documents should assume three part structure that consists of beginning, middle and end. ABC format consists of:

ABC format diamond.


- Abstract or a brief introduction components. Every document should begin with an Abstract or an Overview that offers a summary of main points.




- Body or longer middle copmponent for primary document content. The Body is the main content section of the document that elaborates on the main topics.





- Conclusion or a brief ending component. The purpose of the Conclusion is to restate the central points that were covered in the document.






Organizing Sections and Paragraphs