Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):
● Purpose: SOPs are detailed documents that provide step-by-step instructions on how to
perform specific tasks or processes within an organization. They ensure consistency,
compliance, and efficiency in operations by serving as a reference guide for employees.
Personally I had to set up some as a part of my job as Chair Recruitment in the NJIT
Student Ambassadors Organization in order to help new hires navigate their job duties.
Policy Documents:
● Purpose: Policy documents outline the rules, guidelines, and procedures that govern an
organization's operations. They establish a framework for decision-making and ensure
compliance with legal and ethical standards. From my perspective, I feel like this is the
type of technical writing I would struggle with the most.
Minutes of Meetings:
● Purpose: Meeting minutes document discussions, decisions, and action items during
business meetings. They serve as a record of what transpired and provide a reference for
follow-up actions. As a Secretary of the NJIT soccer club, that’s one of my duties. I have
to take notes in any meetings that we have in the club. Notes include: Topics of
discussion, Actions need to be taken and next meeting date.
Technical Reports:
● Purpose: Technical reports are comprehensive documents that convey research findings,
project progress, or analytical data. They are used to communicate complex information
to a specific audience, such as stakeholders, peers, or decision-makers. Last summer, I
had an internship with a company called Weeks Marine, my title was Staff Engineer
Intern. After performing certain jobs/ work that my supervisor asked me to complete, I
had to write a detailed technical report that includes all the procedures, calculations and
observations of the work performed.
References:
https://www.outranking.io/types-of-professional-writing/
https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/types-of-writing/