Audience analysis elements Know four key facts about readers and listeners. Consider the level of technical expertise of your audience. Understand why they are reading. then... plan communication strategy and information organization
TODAY'S TOPICS Status check, photo opportunity Course goal and course learning objectives Some comments on the research process The research“catechism” The 16.62x cycle (16.62x Syllabus) Our thoughts on progress and achievement
BASIS FOR MEASUREMENT Whatever exists, exists in some amount Our goals: Measure the appropriate quantity, Measure with the appropriate accuracy, to allow us to assess our hypothesis Some questions:
Progress reports are essential Often part of Provide precise scheduled deliverables technical description Maintain contact with of work as project funding Sources develops and/or industry partners, and changes
Quick review 1. Show the reader what s/he needs to see 2. Plan the sequence and directionality 3. Think about the focal point of the graphic 4. Integrate labels units of measurement. and information
To create effective parts/whole or process graphics 1. Show the reader what s/he needs to see. Choose appropriate type of graphic For example, what is the difference between a photo and a drawing?
