What is the first step in planning business messages according to the three-step writing process?

• Select the right medium

• Organize the information

• Analyze the situation

• Gather information

Which of the following is NOT a part of analyzing the situation in the planning phase of business messages?

• Define purpose

• Develop audience profile

• Choose the communication channel

• Gather information

What does organizing the information involve in the planning phase of writing business messages?

• Defining the purpose

• Developing an audience profile

• Outlining the main idea, scope, and approach

• Selecting the right medium

What is a crucial aspect of adapting business messages to the audience?

• Ignore the audience's needs

• Be sensitive to audience needs

• Focus solely on negative feedback

• Avoid establishing credibility

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing business messages?

• Use positive language

• Establish your credibility

• Project company’s image

• Use ambiguous language

When composing a business message, what should you prioritize in your language and structure?

• Lengthy and complex sentences

• Precise language and effective sentences

• Repetitive and detailed explanations

• General and non-specific terms

What is the first step in completing business messages according to the Three-Step Writing Process?

• Produce the message

• Distribute the message

• Proofread the message

• Revise the message

Which of the following is NOT a part of revising the message in the Three-Step Writing Process?

• Evaluate content

• Edit and rewrite

• Use effective design elements

• Review for errors

What is emphasized in the production stage of the Three-Step Writing Process?

• Evaluating content

• Editing and rewriting

• Using effective design elements and layout

• Reviewing for errors

What is the final step in completing business messages as outlined in the image?

• Revise the message

• Produce the message

• Proofread the message

• Distribute the message