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Revision as of 14:36, 10 April 2008

COMP3040 > Common Components


Introduction






...by students


Principles of Document Organization

ABC Format for Documents

Document Abstract

Document Body

Document Conclusion

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