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In project management, a project charter or project definition (sometimes called the terms of reference) is a statement of the scope, objectives and participants in a project. (…)

A statement of work (SOW) is a document used in the systems development (with ICN) life cycle. (…)

The purpose of a business case is to capture the reasoning for initiating a project or task. (…)

Formal business cases are evaluated to ensure;

The investment has value and importance
The project will be properly managed
The firm has the capability to deliver the benefits
The firm’s dedicated resources are working on the highest value opportunities
Projects with inter-dependencies are undertaken in the optimum sequence. (…)

The following sections describe various types of feasibility studies. (…)

Scope statements may take many forms depending on the type of project being implemented and the nature of the organization. (…)

Terms of reference, abbreviated as TOR, describe the purpose and structure of a project, committee, meeting, negotiation, etc. (…)

A project management plan, as defined in the PMBOK Guide Third Edition, is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored and controlled. (…)

A project plan, according to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is
“…a formal, approved document used to guide both project execution and project control. (…)

A project initiation document is a logical document that brings together the key information needed to start the project on a sound basis. (…)