Format: What format is my writing? _____________________________________________________ Purpose/ Topic: What do I want my writing to accomplish? _________________________________________ Who is the audience? Who is the writing for? _______________________________________ What do I know about the audience? Based on the audience answer the following questions: Should my writing be formal or informal? ___________________________________________ What background information does my audience need? _______________________________ Will the audience understand technical language or content specific vocabulary? ___________ What slang, dialect, or technical language should I include? Will my audience need extra information or definitions? What else do I need to adjust to fit the audience?