Create a document which is designed for a specific audience and purpose. The TENS letter is a documents designed for a patient in chronic pain for the purpose of informing them about the device and persuading them to try it to relieve pain instead of narcotics. Your documentt will analyse the audience and writing situation as the writer of the TENS document did and then write a document suitable for the target reader.
Your task is to write for the primary audience in a situation where there has been new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or dementia. You might consider the questions and concerns of a secondary audience as well. Your document should be about 800 words long, but be sure it is complete enough to accomplish your and the readers’ purpose
Before you begin writing the document, analyse the writing situation by using the following instructions to provide me with your approach to the topic.
- Purpose: Explain your purpose and why the reader will read the report. Indicate one topic where your purpose and the reader’s purpose will intersect?
- Audience: Profile the target audience for your pamphlet by giving me information about most of the items in this list. Be thorough and specific about who exactly the audience is.
values
attitude toward the issue
assumptions and prejudices
age
educational background and level
career choice or lifestyle
family, professional or organizational status
cultural background
- Content: Answer the following questions about why you chose the information which is in the pamphlet.
a. Cite one example of content which will satisfy the needs, interests or abilities of the target audience.
b. What content will be included to serve your purpose? Cite one example. - Style: Style refers to how the content is provided in a document.
a. Which vocabulary level will be appropriate?
b. Which level of formality was suitable for your audience?
c. What stylistic features will make the document accessible to its target audience?