1. Terms of Reference
I have been asked by Fiona Sinclair to prepare a report. In this report I will detail the errors which I have identified. I will then explain how applying my recommendations will contribute to the corporate image, reputation, productivity, efficiency, quality, and professionalism that Cycle IT Scotland wishes to portray to its customers and suppliers.
2. Procedure/Methodology
This information was gathered by the following means
Existing house style manuals and documents.
A number of websites with industry standard house styles were used.
3. Findings
4. Templates
Tours on Wheels and Performance Cycles provided copies of their templates during the company merger very few of these templates were suitable and did not meet with current industrial standards.
The errors which I have found throughout the templates are
4.1 Performance Cycles (PC) Information document-Cyclescheme
The errors that I have identified in Performance Cycles Information document are although there is a consistent font used in headings and body text does not meet house style guidelines, too small font not conforming to the company’s house style guidelines, Headings should not be on its own at bottom of page,
The performance Cycles information document – Cyclescheme is does not meet current industrial standards as
4.2 Tours on Wheels (ToW) Information document-Health Benefits from cycling
4.3 The Tours on Wheels (ToW) Information document-Health Benefits from cycling does not meet current industrial standards as
5. House Style Guidance Discrepancies
5.1 Performance Cycles House Style Manual
5.2 Tours on Wheels House Style Manual
6. Mailable Copy Errors
6.1 Performance Cycles (PC) Cycle to Work Letter 6.2 Tours on Wheels (ToW) Enquiry Letter 7. Conclusion
In conclusion I have created 3 new templates, 2 new macros an rewritten Cycle IT Scotland’s company House Style Guidance.
Bibliography: 10. Appendices