Mastering Administrative Documents: Templates and Best Practices
Administrative Documents: Best Practices and Examples
Administrative documents are written when the issuer or recipient is a person responsible for administering a public entity (government, council, institute).
General Characteristics
- Clear Structure: The structure must visually separate different parts of the document, each with its own format.
- Standard Registration: Aim for linguistic correctness, characterized by a medium degree of formality, or medium-high in certain documents.
- Clarity and Conciseness:
Textual Adequacy, Coherence, and Cohesion
Suitability
Introduction: Suitability covers aspects like margins, paragraphs, bold and italic typeface, and adherence to spelling rules (legislation).
Registration: Depends on the issue, the channel, and the receiver. There are two types:
- Formal: Used for serious issues, employing specialized vocabulary.
- Informal: Uses everyday vocabulary for informal affairs.
Purpose: This refers to the author’s communicative intention, indicated by the type of text (expository, argumentative, etc.) and the type of
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Goal
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