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. However, imagine that your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss wants you to develop a well-researched report analyzing Hackman's comment.

As you prepare to write this report, please respond to any four of 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