WRIT 3003 Lecture 6: WRIT 3003 Lecture 6 Notes
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Objectives: to understand the purpose and components of informative messages, to examine various document formats. What is informative writing: informative writing conveys information clearly and logically, without requiring the reader to respond or to act. Purpose: to convey news, to announce an event or accomplishment. Key components: the announcement, the history or rationale, details about the announcement, a closing statement indicating next steps, con rmation of agreements/contracts. Purpose: to ensure that you and your reader have the same understanding of an agreement. Key components: restate the agreement, remind the reader of the context for the agreement, display key components of the agreement, duties, speci cations, timelines, costs, payment method, close with thank you and next steps. Purpose: to explain how something should be done. Key components: indicate what process will be described, provide reasons for the instructions, detail the instructions in logical order, close with next steps, transmittal messages.