{"id":1126,"date":"2015-03-05T22:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T22:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/technicalwriting1xmaster\/?post_type=chapter&p=1126"},"modified":"2015-03-09T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T17:52:11","slug":"unit-2_classification-reports-and-partition-reports_lecture-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jeffersoncc-technicalwriting\/chapter\/unit-2_classification-reports-and-partition-reports_lecture-2\/","title":{"raw":"Classification Reports and Partition Reports Overview","rendered":"Classification Reports and Partition Reports Overview"},"content":{"raw":"Of the\u00a0seven common patterns of organization (Formal classification, informal classification, comparison, partitioning, segmenting, cause\/effect, and problem\/solution) we will\u00a0cover two:\u00a0Formal Classification and\u00a0Partitioning.\r\n\r\nClassification and Partition Reports<\/strong> are used to organize information into categories for easy analysis. While a classification report or a partition report is usually a part of a report that organizes data into sections for analysis, a classification analysis or a partition analysis can be a separate report, depending on the request.\r\n\r\n\"Handmade<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe information presented in each section of the report must be parallel to other sections and exclusive to each specific section of analysis. Information in any section is not to be compared with information in another section; the information in any section must be able to stand alone. This is important to avoid complicated access to information.\r\n\r\nFirst, a parallel structure provides a pattern for a reader to follow. Second, information that is exclusive to each section provides a reader access to the information from any section without having to take time scanning text in other sections. Each section must present information on one item or part. Thus, categories in a classification report or a partition report present information that is parallel, exclusive, non-overlapping, and complete. Do not<\/b> give opinions or use subjective words that suggest opinions, such as expensive<\/em>, small<\/em>, comfortable.<\/em>\u00a0Just offer the facts.\r\n\r\nA focused title provides a guide for the information needed in a classification or partition report. In addition, if the classification or partition is a separate report, an outline prefaces the report, which includes the introduction. The body of the report is formatted in sections, using headings, subheadings,\"Rooftops\" and a visual that presents an overview of the reported data. This visual is presented after the introduction. A conclusion is usually not needed.\r\n\r\nThe difference between a Classification Report and a Partition Report is that the Classification Report organizes many similar subjects into groups and analyzes these subjects according to their specific parts. The Partition Report organizes the parts of a single subject and analyzes these parts according to their components.\r\n\r\nAccess the\u00a0following file for an example of a Classification Report. Note that the major headings, sub headings,\u00a0markers, and content \u00a0following a parallel structure. In addition, note that only facts are presented. The report does not use\u00a0subjective wording or offer opinions.\r\n

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Access the following file for an examples of\u00a0Partition Reports.\u00a0\u00a0Note that the\u00a0sub groups\u00a0of a\u00a0Classification Report\u00a0\u00a0details the contents of partition reports for each group.\u00a0Also\u00a0note that the major headings, sub headings,\u00a0markers, and content \u00a0of each partition follows\u00a0a parallel structure. In addition, note that only facts are presented. The reports do not use\u00a0subjective wording or offer\u00a0opinions.<\/p>\r\n

https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/technical+writing\/Example+Partition+Report.doc<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The use of a diagram that visually details\u00a0Classification Reports or\u00a0Partition Reports add a reference for a report's text.\u00a0These diagrams usually show contents in hierarchal\u00a0structures, linear structures, or\u00a0layout mapping.\u00a0When\u00a0creating a visual\u00a0that represents a\u00a0report text, remember that the\u00a0visual and text are mutually exclusive. Although the visual and text\u00a0complement each other, each\u00a0can stand alone. Each\u00a0presents the same information\u00a0in different formats.<\/p>\r\n

See the following example of a\u00a0Partition Report that details an Evacuation Plan.\u00a0Note that both the diagram shows the reader the exact same details the\u00a0text explains to the reader.<\/p>\r\n

https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/technical+writing\/Example+Partition+Evacuation+Plan.docx<\/a><\/p>\r\n","rendered":"

Of the\u00a0seven common patterns of organization (Formal classification, informal classification, comparison, partitioning, segmenting, cause\/effect, and problem\/solution) we will\u00a0cover two:\u00a0Formal Classification and\u00a0Partitioning.<\/p>\n

Classification and Partition Reports<\/strong> are used to organize information into categories for easy analysis. While a classification report or a partition report is usually a part of a report that organizes data into sections for analysis, a classification analysis or a partition analysis can be a separate report, depending on the request.<\/p>\n

\"Handmade<\/a><\/p>\n

The information presented in each section of the report must be parallel to other sections and exclusive to each specific section of analysis. Information in any section is not to be compared with information in another section; the information in any section must be able to stand alone. This is important to avoid complicated access to information.<\/p>\n

First, a parallel structure provides a pattern for a reader to follow. Second, information that is exclusive to each section provides a reader access to the information from any section without having to take time scanning text in other sections. Each section must present information on one item or part. Thus, categories in a classification report or a partition report present information that is parallel, exclusive, non-overlapping, and complete. Do not<\/b> give opinions or use subjective words that suggest opinions, such as expensive<\/em>, small<\/em>, comfortable.<\/em>\u00a0Just offer the facts.<\/p>\n

A focused title provides a guide for the information needed in a classification or partition report. In addition, if the classification or partition is a separate report, an outline prefaces the report, which includes the introduction. The body of the report is formatted in sections, using headings, subheadings,\"Rooftops\" and a visual that presents an overview of the reported data. This visual is presented after the introduction. A conclusion is usually not needed.<\/p>\n

The difference between a Classification Report and a Partition Report is that the Classification Report organizes many similar subjects into groups and analyzes these subjects according to their specific parts. The Partition Report organizes the parts of a single subject and analyzes these parts according to their components.<\/p>\n

Access the\u00a0following file for an example of a Classification Report. Note that the major headings, sub headings,\u00a0markers, and content \u00a0following a parallel structure. In addition, note that only facts are presented. The report does not use\u00a0subjective wording or offer opinions.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/technical+writing\/Example+Classification+Report.doc<\/a><\/p>\n

Access the following file for an examples of\u00a0Partition Reports.\u00a0\u00a0Note that the\u00a0sub groups\u00a0of a\u00a0Classification Report\u00a0\u00a0details the contents of partition reports for each group.\u00a0Also\u00a0note that the major headings, sub headings,\u00a0markers, and content \u00a0of each partition follows\u00a0a parallel structure. In addition, note that only facts are presented. The reports do not use\u00a0subjective wording or offer\u00a0opinions.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/technical+writing\/Example+Partition+Report.doc<\/a><\/p>\n

The use of a diagram that visually details\u00a0Classification Reports or\u00a0Partition Reports add a reference for a report’s text.\u00a0These diagrams usually show contents in hierarchal\u00a0structures, linear structures, or\u00a0layout mapping.\u00a0When\u00a0creating a visual\u00a0that represents a\u00a0report text, remember that the\u00a0visual and text are mutually exclusive. Although the visual and text\u00a0complement each other, each\u00a0can stand alone. Each\u00a0presents the same information\u00a0in different formats.<\/p>\n

See the following example of a\u00a0Partition Report that details an Evacuation Plan.\u00a0Note that both the diagram shows the reader the exact same details the\u00a0text explains to the reader.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/technical+writing\/Example+Partition+Evacuation+Plan.docx<\/a><\/p>\n

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