Format:
What format is my writing? _____________________________________________________
Purpose/ Topic:
What do I want my writing to accomplish? _________________________________________
Who is the audience? Who is the writing for? _______________________________________
What do I know about the audience?
Based on the audience answer the following questions:
Should my writing be formal or informal? ___________________________________________
What background information does my audience need? _______________________________
Will the audience understand technical language or content specific vocabulary? ___________
What slang, dialect, or technical language should I include?
Will my audience need extra information or definitions?
What else do I need to adjust to fit the audience?
