Format/Message
Composing
100

Where should the main idea appear on a memo?

In the subject line and in the 1st paragraph

100

Text messages and email should be __________ if you want the receiver to read it.

brief

200

What is an advantage of working with templates?

simplicity, attractiveness, professional

200

What should you use to "hook" your audience?

facts and truth

300

Which characteristic of letter styles helps the writer determine the style to be the block letter style?

all parts of the letter are flushed on the left margin

300

Good news messages include...

announcements, letters of appreciation, inquiries, responses to inquiries.

400

Who should the message of the correspondence be organized for?

For the reader

400

Bad news messages include...

complaints, order delays, layoffs, policy changes

500

Which type of message uses the indirect strategy?

Bad news messages

500

Persuasive messages include...

selling of products, participation request, request for assistance