Genres of Professional Communication Flashcards
(24 cards)
used primarily to transact business
Business Letter
consists of financial capability and practicability of a proposed business project
Feasibility Report
summary of conducted study
Abstract
a research paper describing a new concept or development intended for a professional journal or magazine
Technical Paper
ideal for instruction manuals, product catalogs, or event programs where more structured and organized information is needed; more than 8 pages
Booklet
may refer to an abstract, summary, introduction, and discussion submitted and published in books or journals
Article
contains detailed description or information
Specification
provide detailed yet concise information; used in educational settings, healthcare, advocacy, or tourism; more than 2 panels
Pamphlet
forms of brochure
Pamphlet
Booklet
Leaflet
gives direction on how to use an appliance; set of directions for work procedures or policies
User Guide Manual or Instruction Manual
best for quick, mass distribution, such as advertising sales, announcing events, or political campaigns; 1 sheet
Leaflet
a plan to elicit action for a change
Proposal
formal document evidencing agreement for peace and alliance
Treaty
agreement that is enforceable by law
Contract
rules and regulations; a definite course of action adopted and pursued by the government
Policy
piece of paper that contains certain data such as receipts; a short cover letter that accompanies a more complex document to explain its purpose
Transmittal Letter
contains what has been accomplished and future expectations
Progress/Accomplishment/Narrative Report
provides evidence-based report; shows corresponding procedures done
Laboratory Report
provides initial report
Survey Report
domain under one’s organization that is in influence of professionalism
Work Email
quotation letters about prices, but not receipts
Purchase Order
usually a short interoffice
communication about company matters, on something to be
done or acted upon in the future; can be interoffice or
outer-office
Memorandum
also called Notice of the Meeting
Memorandum
can be defined as written or recorded documentation that is used to inform people of what happened during the meeting and define the next step planned
Minutes of the Meeting
