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Prentice Hall, 2008
Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 1
Writing Routine and Positive Messages Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 2 Planning Writing Completing Analyze Situation Gather Information Select Medium Get Organized Revise Produce Proofread Distribute Adapt to the Audience Compose the Message Three-Step Writing Process Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 3 Routine Requests State Request Support Request Close Message Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 4 State the Request Use the Right Tone Assume Audience Compliance Use Specific Language Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 5 Support the Request Explain the Request Stress Reader Benefits Ask Questions Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 6 Close the Message Contact Information Appreciation and Goodwill Specific Request Three Important Elements Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 7 Types of Routine Requests Action and Information Recommendations Claims and Adjustments Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 8 Action and Information Internal Audience External Audience State the Request Support the Request Close the Request More Shared Background Less Shared Background Less Formal More Formal Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 9 Recommendations State the request Support the request Provide a rsum Show appreciation Provide instructions Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 10 Claims and Adjustments Expect a Fair Adjustment Document all Correspondence R e m a i n
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Problem Statement Details and Explanations Specific Actions or Solutions Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 11 Routine Replies and Positive Messages The Main Idea Details and Support A Courteous Close Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 12 Types of Routine Replies and Positive Messages Requests for information or action Claims and adjustment requests Recommendations Informative messages Good-news announcements Goodwill messages Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 13 Requests for Action and Information Prompt Gracious Thorough Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 14 Claims and Requests for Adjustment Who Is at Fault? The Company The Customer A Third Party Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 15 Recommendations Candidates Full Name Nature of the Relationship Relevant Facts or Evidence Position or Objective Why You Are Writing Comparison and Evaluation Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 16 Informative Messages Reminder Notices Upcoming Events New Procedures Workplace Changes Policy Statements Shipping and Returns Sales Discounts Company Developments Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 17 Good-News Announcements Employment Offers News Releases Careful Wording Legal Advice Relevant Information Public Relations Direct Approach Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 18 Effective News Releases Pick Newsworthy Events Focus on One Subject Stress Important Ideas Keep Statements Brief Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 19 Effective News Releases Minimize Verbal Clutter Focus on Specifics Exercise Restraint Follow Industry Practices Prentice Hall, 2008 Business Communication Today, 9e Chapter 8 - 20 Fostering Goodwill Congratulations Appreciation Condolences