Write a memo 2 pages long

Audience Analysis

YOUR NEED(S)

  • Direct memos and reports to the President, Berry County Community College

A survey for a random sample of 562 community college students at a large institution.

THEIR WANT(S)

SITUATION:

AUDIENCE CHARACTERISTICS

AUDIENCE CHARACTERISTICS

COMM. STRATEGY

Primary Audience

President of Berry County Community College

Keep it not too short with explanation but to the point

Demographic:

Age

Gender

Culture

Religion, Belief Structure

Group Membership

Education

Occupation

Other __________

Stephen Briggs

65 years old

Male

Christian

“I am constantly developing and expanding new capabilities!”

Doctor, Oxford University

President of Berry County Community College

Formal language.

Need to be professional with little discussion

A clear detailed statement of the objectives in communicating, the principles underpinning this strategy and the key message.

To provide information clearly and accurately

Psychographic:

Opinions

Attitudes

Values

Beliefs

Pre-Existing Notions about Topic

Pre-Existing Notions about You

Other ____________

He has opinions on his ow, strong opinions, but he does not always agree with it.

Strong but positive attitude, making decisions person

He beliefs to change the world into better place and make education free.

Open mind for any methods

He will think twice before to make a decision

Concentrate on given information, do not make a story.

Best to say what is known and do not speculate.

Situational Analysis:

Occasion

Audience Size

Voluntariness of Audience

Expectations

Physical Setting

Other ____________

Direct memos and reports

President and maybe couple of people from his team

A survey for a random sample of 562 community college students will help with bringing up their credits and GPA

President’s office

Probably Word document attached to email with an interoffice hardcore



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