Planning+communication+messages


 * STEP 1:** Go over the power point presentation on Planning Communication Messages.


 * STEP 2:** Use what ever sources you think are appropriate to write as many Advantages and Disadvantages of Media on the following worksheet.[[file:Worksheet on Advantages and Disadvantages of Media.doc]]

When you are done compare your answers with the information in this document : which describes how the first stage of planning a Communication message is applied to writing for the Web!
 * STEP 3:** Look at the example of the effective e-mail and compare it to the ineffective one. [[file:Effective - ineffective email.pdf]]
 * STEP 4:** Read the information on your handout "Writing for the web"[[file:ENG 270 writing for the web.doc]]


 * Assignment! Decide on a website that you would like to create. It could be anyhing (from a website advertising shoes to writing the news of your favourite football team ,students sharing views on various subjects etc) Do the planning for the creation of your website.**
 * **Define the purpose (s)**
 * **Develop audiece profiles (Specify the kind of audience you will have and their needs)**
 * **Determine the type of content/information your website will provide.**
 * **Decide on how to gather the information**