Discuss key components of organizing the content of a written communication.

Organizing the communication starts by determining the main idea.The main idea helps you establish the goals and general strategy of the message,and it summarizes (1)what you want your audience members to do,think,or feel after receiving the message and (2)why it makes sense for them to do so.Everything in your message should either support the main idea or explain its implications.When the main idea has been identified,major points should be stated.Support your main idea with the major points that clarify and explain your ideas in more concrete terms.When you're describing a process,the major points are usually steps in the process.When you're describing an object,the major points often correspond to the parts of the object.When you're giving a historical account,major points represent events in the chronological chain of events.If your purpose is to persuade or to collaborate,select major points that develop a line of reasoning or a logical argument that proves your central message and motivates your audience to act.Finally,provide examples and evidence that support those points and help audience members understand,accept and remember your message.