Business & Finance homework help. Dear Students,
After you review all course materials please write a Positive and a Negative Letter using the Scenario Handout.
Understanding the Three-Step Writing Process
The three-step writing process helps ensure that your messages are:
- Effective (meeting your audience’s needs and getting your points across)
- Efficient (making the best use of your time and your audience’s time)
The writing process can be divided into three phases, each with specific tasks:
Step 1. Planning business messages
- Analyzing the situation
- Gathering information
- Selecting the right medium
- Organizing the information
Step 2. Writing business messages
- Adapting to your audience
- Composing your message
Step 3. Completing business messages
- Revising your message
- Producing your message
- Proofreading your message
- Distributing your message
When writing business messages, try scheduling your time as follows:
- Planning: About one-half of your time
- Writing: About one-quarter of your time
- Completing: About one-quarter of your time
Devoting half your time to planning might sound odd, but doing so can save time overall.
Start with the 50–25–25 split as a guideline and use your best judgment for your project.
