Son gave great insight on chapter 2, 9, and 10. Chapter two went over writing with the reader in mind. We have been learning this all semester but now it is being applied to different types communication such as resumes and application letters. Son listed three aspects to a reader-centered approach: be clear and concise, use simple wording that gets the points across, and use appropriate persuasion. I liked Son’s thought that we have to “brainwash” readers to do what we want. Hopefully, they are already agreeing with us and all we have to do is convince them to take action.
Chapters nine and ten offered interesting ideas for opening and closing communications. Son said that, for him, the hardest part of a paper is the introduction. I have trouble writing conclusions. I feel that I good at writing attention grabbing introductions that make people want to read my papers. When it comes to the conclusion I have a hard time finding enough to say and also have difficultly rewording my main points. The book offered many good ideas for both introductions and conclusions helping both Son and myself.
