The Motivated Sequence and the Environmental Impact Statement

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1980

The Motivated Sequence and the Environmental Impact Statement

Daniel L. Plung

Abstract

The motivated sequence is a strategy which, by allowing the writer to organize ideas in a pattern corresponding to the stages inherent in the natural thought processes, can help improve technical communication. It is especially valuable in documents that are an intrinsic part of the decision making procedure, as is the case with the Environmental Impact Statement. This article explains the motivated sequence and, using the Environmental Impact Statement as an example, demonstrates how its use can improve technical communication.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1980-01-01
DOI: 10.2190/gu5d-3dq4-wka8-gyef
Topics: technical communication

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