After studying this chapter, you should be able to
- List goals for business messages and follow the three-phase writing process.
- Identify the purpose of a message and select the best communication channel.
- Anticipate and profile the audience for a message.
- Adapt your message to the task and to your audience by addressing audience benefits and cultivating a “you” view.
- Use skillful writing techniques including being conversational, professional, and courteous as well as using bias-free language, plain expression, and familiar words.