2.5 Needs Assessment Template
Table 2.5 is an example of a Needs Assessment Template to help you gather audience information for your technical communication project:
TABLE 2.5 Needs Assessment Template
| Statement of Purpose: |
Why am I creating this document or technical communication? |
| Business Need: |
What is the business’s or organization’s need for this document? |
| Audience: |
- Who is the audience?
- How large is the audience?
- What is their expertise or familiarity with the subject matter?
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| Situation: |
- In what context will the audience receive the document (in the office, at home, etc.)?
- Will your audience be multitasking or distracted?
- Is your audience likely to be resistant or receptive to your document?
- What is the best medium for your communication (email, memo, printed letter, etc.)?
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| Purpose: |
- What is the document’s primary purpose (to inform, persuade, explain, etc.)?
- What results do you expect from the communication?
- What results do the company or organization expect to get from the document?
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