Document Planner Template

Topic

What is the document about

Purpose

What should the document accomplish? Specifically, what do you want the reader to do after reading it?

Message

What is the main point of the document? What is the Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) statement?

Readers

Who are your readers, both internal and external? List them by name, role, or title.

Readers’ Questions

What questions will your reader have about your topic?

Requirements

What content must this document include? -What sections must this document present?

Resources

Whom should you call while working on this document? What other documents should you look at while writing this document?

Deadlines

Supervisor review, Peer review, Editor review, Front office review