What are the four guidelines for writing an effective specific purpose?

What will be an ideal response?


The specific purpose should (1 ) include a verb that describes the general purpose; (2 ) be limited to one distinct thought or idea; (3 ) not be a question; and (4 ) be concise and carefully worded.

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Antisocial behavior is defined as behavior that is un-American or demonstrably unpatriotic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Most meetings have one or more of the following three goals:

(1) giving information, (2) discussing information, and (3) taking action. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Analysis is a process of examining the causes, effects, symptoms, history, and other background information that will help a group eventually reach a solution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In general, today's audiences tend to value messages within any speech that reflect __________.

A. formality B. consistency C. conciseness D. congruence

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