This guide describes the application of design methods and design documentation recommended in IEEE Std 1016-1987. Since most design methods specify media and information, organization of the material is left up to the user of the design method. This guide shows how the information requirements of IEEE Std 1016-1987 are met by several common design methods. IEEE Std 1016-1987 is not limited to the specific methods described in this guide. Rathere, these examples were selected to illustrate the application of IEEE Std 1016-1987. The methods selected as examples are widely used and are familiar, thus making the concepts of IEEE Std 1016-1987 more concrete. This information in this guide may be applied to commercial, scientific, or military software that runs on any computer. Applicability is not restricted by the size, complexity, or criticality of the software.