When professionals write to a specific audience, they must make educated guesses or inferences about their readers (audience) to tailor the message and effectively engage the audience. In most occupations, this skill is vital. But it is also helpful outside of work. Any situation where collaboration is used can be improved if you consider your audience.
In this week’s assignment, you’ll make observations about a lost smartphone and use your observations to determine who owns the smartphone (the audience). You’ll then draft an audience-appropriate email to the phone’s owner. This assignment allows you to demonstrate how effectively you are able to analyze relevant characteristics of a target audience.
