1. Front Matter and End Matter in Long Documents
Chapter 25
Front Matter and End Matter
in Long Documents
Technical Communication, 11th Edition
John M. Lannon

2. Front Matter Cover Title page Letter of transmittal Table of contents
List of Tables and Figures
Abstract or executive summary

3. Cover
Title, author name, addressee, date
Only used for long documents
Title Page
Same content as cover
Numbered as page “i” of front matter

4. Letter of Transmittal Acknowledge those who helped with the report.
Thank the recipient for any special assistance.
Refer to sections of special interest.
Discuss the limitations, or any problems.
Discuss possible follow-up investigations.
Offer personal observations.
Suggest some special uses for the information.
Urge the recipient to immediate action.

5. Table of Contents
List of headings, and possibly subheadings, that appear in the report
List of Table and Figures
Used when report has four or more figures
Abstract or Executive Summary
Brief summary of report

6. End Matter Glossary Appendices Documentation
Alphabetical list of specialized terms and their definitions
Appendices
Relevant material that could bog readers down in middle of report due to its size; or is relevant only to some readers
Documentation
Endnotes or Works Cited page; used to credit sources

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