Jenzabar University

The elements of communication are source, receivers, message, channel, feedback, environment, context, and interference.

The role of critical thinking allows us to look at what we read or write and ask ourselves does it make sense?

Concentration is extremely important in writing.  Mistakes are simply not tolerated in business the misspell of a name constant errors can tarnish a business relations if a person feels like you are incompetent.  

1. Determine your general purpose
2. Determine your specific purpose
3. Make sure your purpose is realistic
4. Make sure your timing is appropriate
5. Make sure your sources are credible
6. Make sure the message reflects positively on your business
7. Determine audience composition
8. Determine audience size
9. Determine audience knowledge and awareness of topic
10. Anticipate probable responses
11. Select the correct channel
12. Make sure the information provided is accurate, ethical, and pertinent

• Declarative: Your are invited to join us for practice
• Imperative: Please join us for practice
• Interrogative: Would you like to join us for practice
• Exclamatory: We are so glad you can join us.