Chapter 2: Review
This chapter, Choosing a Writing Approach and Design, is intended to help you make informed choices about the design of and approach to your writing in ENGL 250.
Here are the key takeaways from the chapter:
- The direct pattern of communication should be used for informative and persuasive technical communications. (2.1)
- In direct communication, the main message is placed first, in the opening of the message. The reader, then, is clear about the purpose of the communication and can read onto the body to find more details. (2.1)
- The readability of a technical document should always be considered. (2.2)
- Readability can be achieved through elements such as headings and lists. (2.2)
- Headings are important to help readers navigate through a technical document. (2. 3)
- The type of heading used—functional or descriptive—depends on the audience and purpose of the document. (2.3)
- Lists are an important tool when writing for technical purposes. (2.4)
- The readability of a document can be enhanced through the use of lists since they break up complex information, organize information, and help the reader navigate through a series of facts. (2.4)
- There are various lists types to choose from including bullet lists, numbered lists, and in-sentence lists. (2.4)
