Finally, we reach the last step of the document creation process. I've tried writing a major document like this in the exact opposite sequence... it doesn't work. However, getting to the front and back matter at this point seems to be an important step most people do not recognize.
I do have a question about the executive summary. Is this really necessary if you have a letter of transmittal? After all, can't you include the information from the executive summary in the letter?
Back matter seems more pertinent to what we're doing for our thesis proposals. Including all of your graphics in the back, even though we just discussed placing them in the main body, is confusing. Do you print the graphics twice, or do you choose between providing breaks in the main body text or preserving the flow of the document?
Finally, we have final revisions. At this point, it's important to leave at least one day to finalize everything and, apparently, obsess about this document. I would be curious to learn just how many grant writers are OCD.
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