Working With Documents
A reliable method of capturing and storing information is crucial when working with documents. It can be a scanner that digitizes documents made of paper or software programs that create and keep electronic files.
A document can contain any type of information and may take on many formats. It can be highly organized such as tabular documents or lists forms, scientific charts, or forms semi-structured as a book or newspaper article or unstructured, such as notes or letters.
The majority of documents, particularly those created in an organization or in other professional settings, adhere to a set of conventions that are accepted by everyone. This creates uniformity and more transparency into the documentation workflows of the company and ecosystem.
When you write a document it is essential to keep in mind that the document is likely be read by other people who might not have the same experience or knowledge as you do. It is therefore important to make the event more contextual and include as much detail as is possible in order to avoid misunderstandings or confusion about the information contained in the document.
When working with documents, it is essential to be as transparent and honest as you can. If you are documenting an incident at work or writing an employee performance review, it’s important to document events in a neutral and objective way. Being honest and avoiding discriminatory remarks will allow you to gain credibility with those who read your documents.