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INTRODUCTION
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
INTRODUCTION
Michael H. Markel
Director of Technical Communication
Boise State University
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4 Important Questions
1. Who will read what I write? (Identify your audience.)
Keep in mind:
How you picture your audience will determine what you say to them.
Viewing something from the audiences perspective will help you select
the most relevant details for that audience.
1. Who is my audience?
How much information you give The key points you think readers
readers about the key details. need to know to perform their job.
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Keep in mind:
For technical audience - supply a complete report with every detail noted
in an appendix.
For other readers - give a short discussion or summary yet complete and
helpful.
Selecting Your Style and Tone
Style
Helps to determine how well you communicate with an audience, how well
your readers understand and receive your message.
*Note: Technical language and symbols can only be used if the potential readers
are specialists in your field.
Tone
ACTIVITY 2
List down the differences between technical writing and creative writing.