Grammar Help

nilodor · 12-02-2015, 09:39 AM

So I have written a report that provides detailed technical analysis and discussion regarding a series of test results. A key part of the closure is that the results need to be used with caution. The client would like me to include a statement with the report that discusses that since the results need to be used with caution this is why design parameters were obtained from other sources.

I don't think that it really works as an extra section or paragraph. I think that the discussion is best had up front. My problem is I don't really know what to call the section, I don't think it's a Foreword or Executive Summary. I was think Preface but I'm not totally sold. Help?

Kodos · 12-02-2015, 10:08 AM

Foreword?

QuikSand · 12-02-2015, 10:13 AM

It's not a foreword (typically written by another person), it's more of a preface. If you prefer the term "Author's Note" I think that would work here as well.

digamma · 12-02-2015, 10:23 AM

Is "Disclaimer" too strong?

nilodor · 12-02-2015, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

It's not a foreword (typically written by another person), it's more of a preface. If you prefer the term "Author's Note" I think that would work here as well.

I was thinking preface or Letter of Transmission. Author's Note is interesting, I'll have to think about that one.

Dutch · 12-02-2015, 12:41 PM

I like QS's suggestion to use "Author's Note" in this scenario.

SteveMax58 · 12-03-2015, 05:02 AM

I like Author's Note as well depending on what could go wrong. If it's potentially life and death dangerous, I'd prefer Disclaimer.

Alternatively I like Advisory as well if replication of your tests could be uncertain or costly, but not life-threatening.

12-02-2015, 10:08 AM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Foreword? __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

12-02-2015, 10:13 AM	#3
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	It's not a foreword (typically written by another person), it's more of a preface. If you prefer the term "Author's Note" I think that would work here as well.

12-02-2015, 10:23 AM	#4
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Is "Disclaimer" too strong?

12-02-2015, 12:41 PM	#6
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I like QS's suggestion to use "Author's Note" in this scenario.

12-03-2015, 05:02 AM	#7
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	I like Author's Note as well depending on what could go wrong. If it's potentially life and death dangerous, I'd prefer Disclaimer. Alternatively I like Advisory as well if replication of your tests could be uncertain or costly, but not life-threatening.

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