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Communicating in Writing. Tactical Elements for Written Communication. Planning and Developing the Message. Parts of a Message. Intro and Body: Direct approach Indirect approach. Conclusions: Goodwill Summary Sales. Planning and Developing the Message. Persuasive Messages.
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Planning and Developing the Message Parts of a Message • Intro and Body: • Direct approach • Indirect approach • Conclusions: • Goodwill • Summary • Sales
Planning and Developing the Message Persuasive Messages 3. What are your audience’s needs? In what ways does your idea or proposal fulfill those needs? 1. How will my audience initially react to my proposal 2. How does my audience feel about me, my company, or my product or service? 6. Is this a sales proposal or a competitive message? If so, what do my competitors offer? How might I distinguish myself or my ideas favorably from my competitors? 5. What obstacles or objections must you overcome? 4. What benefits does your proposal provide to your audience?
Planning and Developing the Message Persuasive Messages COMPONENTS Quality of the evidence TYPES OF APPEALS
Planning and Developing the Message Persuasive Messages The AIDA Approach
Planning and Developing the Message Reports and Proposals
Tips for Submitting a Message Avoid using BCC, which may look sneaky