Chapter 3 cont.

Guideline 3:  Describe the way you want your communication to alter your reader's attitudes

Persuasion is all about influencing reader's attitudes.

Things that your readers' attitudes focus on

Subject Matter
You
the department or organization
the communication itself

Guideline 4:  Describe  your reader's professional characteristics

Decision Makers:  should determine what the company should do in the future
Advisors:  are interested in details and provide advice for decision makers to consider when making decisions
Implementers: carry out decisions made by the decision makers

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