Techniques to Aid DoD Writers in Developing User-Oriented Directives

Abstract

This report draws upon findings from document design research to identify key features of effective work-oriented documents and presents techniques writers can use to identify potential users and their diverse needs for information. A technique is presented for structuring and monitoring organization of drafts to produce a document that effectively addresses the users' needs. Guidelines are presented for deciding when special formats should supplement or replace standard text. The report also presents key features of clear writing reflected in structuring of sentences and paragraphs and in choice of words.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229962

Entities

People

  • Joan Harman
  • Richard P. Kern
  • Sally Bell
  • V. M. Holland

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Research
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design