A software design document is written to meet the following key objectives: Submit to the client for a review and sign off before proceeding to the next stage of project life cycle Facilitate development of efficient code by system developers Obtain review feedback from other designers and project managers Meet documentation requirements of the project Read more about How to Structure a Software Design Document[…]
A Functional Specifications Document (FSD) is produced after the requirements gathering sessions are complete and the Business Requirements Document (BRD) is signed off. The Functional Specifications Document serves as an input to: System designers for the design of the solution Developers for the solution build out during development Testers to enable them to test the Read more about How to Write Functional Requirements[…]
Technical Documentation refers to documentation about a product. The information contained in these documents can be varied and can include product information, description of features, instructions on how to use a product and troubleshooting techniques. A Technical Writer is a professional who focuses on creating technical documentation such as user guides/manuals, system manuals, operating manuals Read more about Technical Documents and their Technical Writers[…]
The objectives of producing a User Guide are: Help users get comfortable with the system Meet contractual obligations as a part of project execution Reduce software support requirements The starting point to writing the User Guide is to identify the target audience. Prior to commencing work on the User Guide, it is important to familiarize Read more about How to Write a Useful User Guide[…]
A Business Case should be written with sufficient detail in a language easily comprehended by the targeted audience to facilitate decision making. For many organizations, a compelling Business Case is a pre-requisite for committing investment into new projects and products. Business Cases also serve as a compelling argument to induce angel investors to fund ventures. Read more about Writing a Compelling Business Case[…]
A Business Requirements Document (BRD) is a compilation of all requirements agreed by stakeholders in a project. The Business Requirements Document is the first in a series of documents that are produced during project execution. The key objective of this document is to detail the requirements in a manner that is understood by all stakeholders. Read more about Need to Write a Business Requirements Document?[…]
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Different types of Business Letters may include Application Letters for jobs, Cover Letters, Business Opportunity Letters and Complaint Letters. The Letter of Application accompanies a resume and is meant to serve as a tool to market the applicant’s skills and knowledge. A Cover Letter is a document of transmittal. It identifies an item being sent, Read more about Writing a Business Letter[…]
Email is the preferred form of business communication in the modern world. The ability to write purposive, contextual and effective email is an important skill that executives should possess. To ensure that emails achieve the desired objectives, executives should keep in mind the following key points: Making use of the subject line in a Business Read more about Effective Business Emails[…]
An Executive Summary should detail information in a concise and self-explanatory manner, quickly grab the reader’s attention and provide an understanding of the whole report without the need to peruse the entire report. The Executive Summary is usually written after an entire report is complete by encapsulating the information contained in various sections. Usually the Read more about How to Write an Executive Summary[…]