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nevelica

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One effective informal method for learning more about your audience's information needs is to ask them directly for input.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The idea of free writing can be used as a(n) ________ during the planning phase of the writing process.
 
  A) audience analysis tool
  B) discovery technique
  C) journalistic approach
  D) gathering technique
  E) way to determine form



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: If you are unsure about what your audience needs, rather than make wild guesses, go back to audience members and ask them to clarify what they are looking for.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) You can use some discovery techniques to help generate ideas and uncover possible avenues to research. One popular technique is free writing, in which you write whatever comes to mind, without stopping to make any corrections, for a set period of time.



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