GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Appendix C—Writing FormatsOverviewIntroductionWhy we useformatsStandardformatsNonstandardformatsThis appendix describes and illustrates nonstandard writing formats.Think how annoying it would be to have to plow through stacks of fact sheets,none of which were written in a common format. We use formats to--x Achieve consistency.x Promote understanding.x Make documents reader friendly.x Shape content, structure, and length of writing.x Make writing complete, concise, and clear.Standard formats apply to official correspondence, including:x Informal memorandums (correspondence internal to the organization).x Formal memorandums (correspondence external to the organization).x Endorsements.x Letters.Nonstandard formats include fact sheets, information papers, decision papers,and other formats used to shape and convey information. There is noprescribed formats for these documents, so they vary across organizations.Formats shown here are typical of those used Armywide. Other organizationmay use different formats. Whatever format used, the examples shown herewill still help develop the substance of your paperNRDC GRC – STAFF OFFICER HANDBOOK C-1