Abstract

In writing for your reader, adopt the habit of considering his needs and you will succeed in communicating technical information effectively. Write to meet the reader's personal needs-his use for the information and his background regarding it. Write the report to educate the busy reader quickly-emphasize through repetition and placement what you especially want the reader to know. Write for your reader's understanding-choose familiar words in familiar patterns, be consistent, and be grammatical. To catch accidental misspellings and cumbersome connections, read your report aloud. In the format allow plenty of blank space to rest the reader's eyes.