BU Technical Writing for Engineering and Scientists Process Writing

One of the keys to successful business writing is a thorough understanding of your audience. Why do you think it’s so important to understand your audience when composing a document? How might your writing change based on differing audiences? Are there times when there may be an unknown audience? What do you do in that case?

A writing concept that goes hand in hand with audience is purpose. When preparing to write a piece and you are considering your audience, you will also need to think about the purpose of the document. Why is knowing your purpose for writing so important? What are some of the most common purposes for writing you will come across in business communication?