What was a written exchange that did not go as you had hoped or that caused you some anxiety or regret? How might you have addressed it differently if you had thought more about purpose and audience?

Week 4 Discussion Board: Audience

Carefully respond to the prompt below in at least two complete paragraphs by creating a thread and providing it with a descriptive title. Once you have answered the prompt, reply to one of your peers’ threads by the end of the weekly unit. For more information about how your work will be evaluated, see the rubric located in Course Information.

Now that we have covered the “Principles,” you have practiced writing communications for several purposes and audiences.

Think back over your previous writing in the workplace (or, if need be, emailed or mailed communications you have written as a customer). What was a written exchange that did not go as you had hoped or that caused you some anxiety or regret? How might you have addressed it differently if you had thought more about purpose and audience?