To: Karen Meyers

From: Lewis Larson

Date: January 11, 2021
Subject: APLED 121-Chapter 4 Summary-Outline

CHAPTER 4
OBJECTIVES IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
Achieving Clarity in Technical Communication
Provide Specific Detail
Answer Reporter’s Questions
Use Easily Understandable Words
Simplifying Words, Sentences and Paragraphs for Conciseness
Conciseness Saves Time
Technology Demands Conciseness
Conciseness Improves Readability
Limit Word Length for Conciseness
Limit Sentence Length for Conciseness
Limit Paragraph Length for Conciseness
Achieving Accuracy in Technical Communication
Proofreading Tips Organizing Technical Communication
The Writing Process at Work
Prewriting
Writing
Rewriting