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A [[report cover]] (hereinafter, the ''Cover'') is the the front and back of a [[report]]. The ''Cover'' is an optional part of report's front matter; when the ''Cover'' is included, it functions as a part of report's [[descriptive metadata]].
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A [[list of report tokens]] (hereinafter, the ''List'') is an alphabetical listing of List(s) of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms discussed in a [[report]] or another [[document]]. The ''List'' is a conditional part of report's back or, rarely, but possibly, front matter; it is included if symbols, abbreviations, or acronyms appear in any other component of the report. When the ''List'' is included, it functions as a part of document's [[structural metadata]].
  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
The [[ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports]] standard details,
 
The [[ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports]] standard details,
 
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:If there are numerous symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms in a report (more than five that are not readily recognized as standard in the field), or if there is a chance that readers will not understand them, a report requires a list of all symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms with an explanation of each. The list of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms begins on a new page in print publications. (See also 6.9, Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.) Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is  
[[document summary|List(s) of Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
 
 
 
If there are numerous symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms in a report (more than five that  
 
are not readily recognized as standard in the field), or if there is a chance that readers will not  
 
understand them, a report requires a list of all symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms with an  
 
explanation of each. The list of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms begins on a new page  
 
in print publications. (See also 6.9, Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.) Some  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is  
 
 
quickly aware of its existence.
 
quickly aware of its existence.

Revision as of 02:39, 15 November 2020

A list of report tokens (hereinafter, the List) is an alphabetical listing of List(s) of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms discussed in a report or another document. The List is a conditional part of report's back or, rarely, but possibly, front matter; it is included if symbols, abbreviations, or acronyms appear in any other component of the report. When the List is included, it functions as a part of document's structural metadata.


Description

The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,

If there are numerous symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms in a report (more than five that are not readily recognized as standard in the field), or if there is a chance that readers will not understand them, a report requires a list of all symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms with an explanation of each. The list of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms begins on a new page in print publications. (See also 6.9, Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.) Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is

quickly aware of its existence.