| Organized chronologically |
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| 791.13 When is my application due?
791.21 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
791.31 What are my responsibilities for serving students and teachers in private schools? |
General first, exceptions, conditions, and specialized information later
Another useful organizing principle is to put general information first, with specialized information or exceptions to the general information later. That way the material that addresses most readers in most situations comes first. For some documents, this will work well along with a chronological organization. In others, it may be the primary organizing principle.
Here’s an example of an administrative regulation that combines both organizing principles:
| Organized chronologically, and with general first |
|---|
| Part 725 – Claims For Benefits Under The Federal Mine Safety And Health Act
725.2 What special terms do I need to know to understand this part?
725.202 How long can my benefits last? 725.203 Are my dependents entitled to benefits? 725.204 How long will their benefits last? |
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