How to Use Guide

Content within this guide:

• Provides a solid foundation for starting a writer’s guide in organizations in which one does not currently exist
• Could also be used in organizations in which a writer’s guide already exists to perform a gap analysis to determine whether the writer’s guide is lacking information or conflicts with information in this guide

When adapting the guidelines in this guide to your organization, it is recommended to replace the provided examples with examples from your organization’s procedure content that comply with the guidelines.

Applicable local, state, and federal regulations must take precedence over the content within this guide in situations in which conflicts exist.