Career toolbox - the decision paper: A tool to facilitate decision-making

Conference · Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:431155

Williams, J L; Petersen, T P

Guidelines for writing a decision paper are presented. The purpose of the decision paper is to present complex issues in an organized format; it is especially helpful when timeliness is important. The writing style and format of the decision paper are described. The format for a decision paper includes the issue or problem statement, relevant background material, options or alternatives, discussion, recommendation, coordination/endorsement, and record of decision.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 431155
• Report Number(s): SAND-97-0240C; CONF-970244-1; ON: DE97002526; TRN: 97:000998
• Resource Relation: Conference: Society of Women Engineers regional conference, Phoenix, AZ (United States), 28 Feb - 2 Mar 1997; Other Information: PBD: 12 Nov 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

99 MATHEMATICS
COMPUTERS
INFORMATION SCIENCE
MANAGEMENT
LAW
MISCELLANEOUS
DECISION MAKING
DOCUMENT TYPES