What are common genre features of meeting minutes in English

Common genre features of meeting minutes in English include distinct structural and linguistic characteristics. Structurally, meeting minutes typically contain the following moves or sections:

1. Heading (title, date, time, and place of the meeting)
2. Opening salutation or introduction
3. Establishing a correspondence or attendance list
4. Main content — summary of the discussions, proposals, decisions, and actions taken during the meeting
5. Closing correspondence or summary
6. Closing salutation
7. Attachment of relevant documents, if any

Linguistically, meeting minutes commonly use the simple present tense and active voice to describe agreements or decisions clearly. They often feature noun phrases, proper nouns, abbreviations, and keywords to succinctly convey important information. The text is formal, concise, and objective, focusing on documenting exactly what transpired without subjective commentary or detailed dialogue. ²

These features help ensure minutes effectively fulfill their role as an official, clear, and useful record of a meeting’s proceedings.

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