The Prewriting Process

According to J. Richard Hackman, a noted team research scholar, using a team to complete a complex project may not be the best approach.

Your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss wants you to develop a well-researched report on Hackman's comment. As you prepare to write this report, please respond to the questions below. Post your responses in the discussion board.

-What are the first steps of the 3x3 writing process-the prewriting process?

-What is the purpose of your report? Why are you writing this report? What do you hope to achieve with this report?

-What is the best channel to send your report? What factors did you consider in making this decision?

-Who is your primary audience? Do you have a secondary audience?

-What is the appropriate tone for your report?

-What techniques will you use to help you achieve a positive tone?

-How are you going to ensure your report has a "you" view?

Give an example of how you will make your report:

Conversational and professional

Courteous

Bias-free

Precise and vigorous