This document outlines the key points from Chapter 2 on communication processes and business writing. It discusses the communication process of encoding and transmitting messages from sender to receiver. It then explains the 3x3 writing process of prewriting, drafting, and revising. Next, it covers analyzing the audience by determining purpose and profiling the audience to make choices about the best channel. Finally, it provides expert writing techniques such as spotlighting audience benefits, using a conversational tone, and employing bias-free and plain language.
This document outlines the key points from Chapter 2 on communication processes and business writing. It discusses the communication process of encoding and transmitting messages from sender to receiver. It then explains the 3x3 writing process of prewriting, drafting, and revising. Next, it covers analyzing the audience by determining purpose and profiling the audience to make choices about the best channel. Finally, it provides expert writing techniques such as spotlighting audience benefits, using a conversational tone, and employing bias-free and plain language.
This document outlines the key points from Chapter 2 on communication processes and business writing. It discusses the communication process of encoding and transmitting messages from sender to receiver. It then explains the 3x3 writing process of prewriting, drafting, and revising. Next, it covers analyzing the audience by determining purpose and profiling the audience to make choices about the best channel. Finally, it provides expert writing techniques such as spotlighting audience benefits, using a conversational tone, and employing bias-free and plain language.
2-1a Sender has idea 2-1b Sender encodes idea 2-1c Sender selects channel and transmits message 2-1d reciever decodes message 2-1e Feedback returns to sender
2-2 Using the 3x3 writing process
2-2a defining your Business writing goals 2-2b Introducing the 3x3 writing process Prewriting Drafting Revising 2-2c Pacing the writing process
2-3 Analyzing and Anticipating the Audience
2-3a Determining your purpose 2-3b Anticipating and profiling the audience 2-3c Making choices based on the audience profile 2-3d selecting the best channel
2-4 Using Expert writing techniques to adapt to your audience
2-4a Spotlighting Audience benefits 2-4b Developong the "you" view 2-4c sounding conversational but professional
2-5a being positive rather than negative 2-5b Expressing courtesy 2-5c Employing Bias-Free language 2-5d Prefering plain language and familiar words 2-5e Using precise vigorous words