Identify the company, the problem, and the characteristics of your audience (a Senior Executive Vice-President). Assume your manager expects you to provide him or her with information that can be used for other audiences (e.g., notification to customers).
Explain why it is important for writers to understand their audience.
Explain why a writer must consider the audience and the timing of the delivery of the communications message.
Consider the ethical implications of the situation and your email. For example, one ethical implication is the possibility and cause/effect of if your email is forward to other people besides your intended audience.
4. As you prepare your e-mail, complete the first phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, "Prewriting." In your paper, address each part, "Analyze," "Anticipate," "Adapt."

5. As you prepare your email, complete the second phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, "Drafting." In your paper, address each part, "Research," "Organize," "Draft."

6. As you prepare and finish your email, complete the third and final phase of the 3-x-3 Writing Process, "Revising." In your paper, complete each part, "Edit," "Proofread," "Evaluate." You should now have your final polished email explaining the problem (status and/or resolution) communicating via email to your direct manager, who is a Senior Executive Vice-President.

7. Once you have completed all of the above, write a paragraph reflecting on what you learned and how this knowledge can be helpful to you in the future.

8. Submit your completed Week 3, Part 1, Assignment paper.