CMN 124 Lecture Notes - Dependent Clause, Semicolon, Independent Clause
16 Oct 2012
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Mature topic (do not choose a topic that requires a lot of research) Do not read off a piece of paper. Steps to the writing process: 1: prewriting (assess the purpose, audience, channel) Estimate the scope of the subject (breadth and depth) Select the appropriate channel (accuracy, speed, cost, permanence, detail, formality, privacy ) The reader"s responsibilities and position: determines how the info will be used, determines level of formality and the right tone. The reader"s attitude, interests, questions: determines message"s level of importance, anticipates the reader"s questions. Your experience with the reader: determines possible areas of conflict, determines issues of credibility. How much does reader know: determines amount and type of detail, determines level of jargon. The reader"s likely response: anticipates need for persuasive strategies. More than one reader: determines primary and secondary audience. Work from a paper copy of the draft. Review the document from the reader"s p. o. v.
