This third assignment is designed to have you consider, prepare, and practice writing a business-related e-mail message by using The 3-x-3 Writing Process
- Identify the company, the problem, and the characteristics of your audience (a Senior Executive Vice-President). Assume your manager expects you to provide him or her with information which can be used for other audiences (e.g, notification to customers).
- Explain why it is important for writers to understand their audience.
- Explain why a writer must consider not only the audience but also the timing of the delivery of the communications message.
- Consider the ethical implications of the situation and your email. For example, one ethical implication is the possibility and cause/effect of if your email is forward to other people besides your intended audience.
As you prepare your e-mail, complete the first phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, “Prewriting”. In your paper, address each part, “Analyze”, “Anticipate”, “Adapt”.
As you prepare your email, complete the second phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, “Drafting”. In your paper, address each part, “Research”, “Organize”, “Draft”.
As you prepare and finish your email, complete the third and final phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, “Revising”. In your paper, complete each part, “Edit”, “Proofread”, “Evaluate”. You should now have your final polished email explaining the problem, (status and/or resolution) communicating via email to your direct manager, who is a Senior Executive Vice-President.
Once you have completed all of the above, write a paragraph reflecting on what you learned and how this knowledge can be helpful to you in the future.