Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Chapter 5
Presented By:
Rachel Harkness Steven Butts Jon Band Chris Cordell
June 6, 2006
Types of Readers
Analyzing an Audience
Thinkingtake what you know and like
Listeningtalk to others Classifyingbased on their knowledge on the subject
Types of Readers
Identifying Audiences
Primary Audiencehave a direct roll in responding
Use the document in their job Evaluate the document Act on your recommendations
Types of Readers
Basic Categories
Experthighly trained, theoretical and practical understanding Technicianbuilds, operates, maintains Managerlong range concerns; broad picture
General Readerself-interest
Types of Readers
Types of Readers
Individual Characteristics
Who is your reader?
What are the readers attitudes and expectations? How will the document be used?
Characteristics of Readers
Characteristics of Readers
Characteristics of Readers
Characteristics of Readers
Characteristics of Readers
Types of Readers
Cultural Factors
Cultural Factors
Cultural Factors
Types of Readers
Multiple Audiences
Audience Profile
Helps Analyze Your Readers Example on page 88
Multiple Audiences
Determining Purpose
What is the document accomplishing? Verbs can help define purpose.
To describe To inform To outline To define To assess To propose To evaluate
Purpose
Management