CMN 279 Study Guide - Garage Sale, Interpersonal Communication, List Of Fables Characters
3 Dec 2013
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Read chapter 2: getting started: planning and writing business messages. Until something captures our attention, we will mostly likely remain unaware of its very existence. We have to know how to engage our audience to convey our message while maintaining control of the communication outcome. Sending effective messages requires we know as much as possible about the situation. Planning, which provides insight, is easily skipped but we may pay for it later. A document design framework that emphasizes revision is risk prevention. A prewriting analysis is needed to pinpoint the exact task ahead of you. Asking and finding answers to four basic questions will direct your research: Often you are helping the reader to make a decision that solves a problem. Write for all your readers" needs, being sensitive to individual values and interests. Decide on the main idea, and how much detail to include. Often, brainstorming to see logical connections and flow of ideas will generate an outline.
