Communications
Defining Your Aim

Start by asking yourself some questions:

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Why am I writing this?

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What do I want to achieve?

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Who will read this?

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What does my reader want to know?

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How will this be used?

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When is this needed?

Once you have answered these questions, you should be clear about the kind of document needed.

introduction | planning | defining your aim | collecting & selecting your ideas | structuring the document
how can you produce a good structure? | presenting a report professionally | presentation | editing
Introduction | The Communication Cycle | Gathering Information | Essay Writing | Report Writing
Oral Presentations | Communicating Electronically
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