Name 4 types of readers?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Gatekeepers
What is a reader profile?
An analysis of a readers distinct needs, abilities, background and experiences.
What are the 4 elements of the rhetorical situation?
- Subject.
- Purpose.
- Audience.
- Context of use.
Name 3 aspects that determine how readers make a decision.
- Needs
- Values.
- Attitudes.
Name 4 context of document use.
- Physical
- Economic
- Political
- Ethical
Name 5 helpful strategies to work with a global audience.
- Listen carefully
- Be polite
- Research the target culture
- Avoid humour
- Talk to your colleagues
Name 4 aspects of the document that may need to be adjusted to accommodate a global audience.
- Content
- Organisation
- Style
- Design
Why is a reader profile important for technical communications?
It will give you detailed information about how your readers will use your document and the contexts in which they will use it.
What are the 3 steps for creating a reader profile?
- Identify your readers (4 types)
- Identify your readers’ needs, values, and attitudes.
- Identify the contexts in which readers will experience your document (4 contexts)
What are the roles or each of the 4 types of readers?
- Primary (action takers)
- Secondary (advisors)
- Tertiary (evaluators)
- Gatekeeper (supervisors)
What are the 5 guidelines on readability and readers’ preferences?
- Readers are raiders for information
- Readers are wholly responsible for interpreting your text.
- Readers only want ‘need-to-know’ information.
- Readers prefer concise texts.
- Readers prefer graphics and effective page design.
How is reader analysis used to identify readers’ needs, values, and attitudes?
It helps you see the subject through your readers’ perspective. Fore each reader type, you attempt to identify corresponding needs, values and attitudes.
How context analysis is used to identify the contexts in which readers use documents?
Context analysis anticipates the physical, economic, political and ethical influences on readers’ decision-making faculties. For each context, your attempt to identify corresponding concerns for the primary readers, their company and their industry.
