Chapter 3
Planning Business Messages
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Learning Objectives 1. Using the Three-Step Writing Process 2. Analyzing the situation 3. Gathering information 4. Selecting the right medium 5. Organizing your message Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Understanding the ThreeStep Writing Process
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Three-Step Process Planning
Writing
Completing
Situation
Adapt to the Audience
Revise
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Compose the Message
Produce Proofread Distribute Chapter 3 - 4
Summary of Discussion
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Analyzing the Situation
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Define the Purpose •Specific Goal •General Goal
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Analyze the Purpose •Will your message change anything? •Is your purpose realistic?
•Is the timing right for your message? •Will your purpose be acceptable? Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Profile the Audience • Primary Members • Size and Location • Composition • Understanding
• Expectations • Reactions Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Summary of Discussion
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Gathering Information
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Locate Information •Audience
•Community •Documentation •Coworkers •Customers Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Uncover Audience Needs •Apparent •Hidden
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Information Quality Is the information accurate? Is the information ethical?
Is the information pertinent? Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Summary of Discussion
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Selecting the Right Medium
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Oral Media • Conversations • Interviews • Speeches • Presentations • Meetings Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Written Media Memos
Letters
Reports
Proposals
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Visual Media • Communicate Fast
• Clarify Complexity • Overcome Barriers • Expedite Memory Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Electronic Media Speaking Writing Visualizing Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Choosing Media Richness
Formality
Limitations
Urgency
Cost
Preferences
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Summary of Discussion
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Organizing Your Message
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Good Organization Helps Readers
Helps Writers
Understanding
Time
Acceptance
Energy
Time
Reputation
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Define the Main Idea •What is the topic? •What is the main idea?
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Generating Ideas •Brainstorming •Journalistic Approach •Questions & Answers
•Storyteller’s Tour •Mind Mapping Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Limit Message Scope Information
Main Idea
Length
Detail Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Choose the Approach
Direct Approach
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Indirect Approach
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Outline the Content •Logic
•Navigation •Relationships
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Structure the Message •Main Idea
•Major Points •Examples
•Evidence Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Storytelling Techniques Inspiration
The Beginning
Warning
The Middle Teaching Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
The Ending
Persuasion Chapter 3 - 31
Summary of Discussion
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Planning Business Messages
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