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| − | + | A [[preface]] is the section of a book, [[report]], or another [[document]] that precedes its content and is written by the content creator. In [[report]]s, the ''preface'' is a conditional part of front matter; the ''preface'' is included when background and context is needed. When the ''preface'' is included, it functions as a part of report's [[descriptive metadata]]. | |
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| − | A preface is usually written by the author/creator, editor, or other party responsible for the | + | ==Description== |
| − | report. The name and affiliation do not appear at the end of the preface unless there might be | + | The [[ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports]] standard details, |
| − | doubt about its authorship. The preface follows the lists of figures and tables and optional | + | :A preface is a conditional introductory statement that announces the purpose and scope of the report and acknowledges the contributions of individuals not identified as authors/creators or editors. Sometimes a preface specifies the audience for which a report is intended; it may also highlight the relationship of the report to a specific project or program. Material that is necessary for understanding the report belongs in the introduction not the preface. |
| − | foreword and begins a separate section titled | + | |
| + | :A preface is usually written by the author/creator, editor, or other party responsible for the report. The name and affiliation do not appear at the end of the preface unless there might be doubt about its authorship. The preface follows the lists of figures and tables and optional foreword and begins a separate section titled "Preface." | ||
Latest revision as of 01:09, 16 November 2020
A preface is the section of a book, report, or another document that precedes its content and is written by the content creator. In reports, the preface is a conditional part of front matter; the preface is included when background and context is needed. When the preface is included, it functions as a part of report's descriptive metadata.
Description
The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,
- A preface is a conditional introductory statement that announces the purpose and scope of the report and acknowledges the contributions of individuals not identified as authors/creators or editors. Sometimes a preface specifies the audience for which a report is intended; it may also highlight the relationship of the report to a specific project or program. Material that is necessary for understanding the report belongs in the introduction not the preface.
- A preface is usually written by the author/creator, editor, or other party responsible for the report. The name and affiliation do not appear at the end of the preface unless there might be doubt about its authorship. The preface follows the lists of figures and tables and optional foreword and begins a separate section titled "Preface."
