Shelby Green outlines the planning for two technical project deliverables. Deliverable 2 will extend the definition of eutrophication for Coeur D'Alene residents using examples from Fernan Lake. It will explain how human activity causes eutrophication and what physical signs to look for. A metaphor compares it to suffocation. Deliverable 3 is a technical description of eutrophication's six phases for residents near Fernan Lake, using a sequential diagram to visually depict the process.

1. Memorandum
To: Professor Thompson
From: Shelby Green
Date: September 12, 2017
Subject: Technical Documentation for Project 2
Here are the planning decisions for deliverables 2 and 3 that you requested.
Deliverable 2—Extended Technical Definition:
Audience and Need. For this deliverable, I chose the Coeur D’Alene residents as my
non-specialized audience. Eutrophication is a process that affects lake water. Several
lakes are found in northern Idaho and are utilized for fishing, swimming, and other water-
related activities. Residents need to know how the process works so they can make
informed decisions to prevent progression.
Extending the Definition. To efficiently extend the definition of eutrophication, I will
use examples. Eutrophication occurs primarily in Fernan Lake, which is located just east
of Coeur D’Alene. Most residents that recreate at this lake don’t understand why the
water is covered in algae and how this affects the fishery and the people who get in the
water. Using the cause and effect strategy will also stress the importance of
eutrophication by explaining how humans cause it. Finally, I will discuss the physical
characteristics of eutrophication so that residents know what to look for.
Metaphor Analogy. Eutrophication is like suffocation. If a person is without oxygen for
too long, they will die. The same goes for organisms in the water.
Deliverable 3—Technical Description:
Audience and Need. Since eutrophication is specifically caused by residential activity
upstream from lakes, the audience for this deliverable will be the residents living above
Lake Fernan.
Visual Choice. I will use one source visual for this deliverable, specifically a diagram
displaying all the steps.
Organizing Pattern. It will be best understood to use a sequential pattern to describe the
six phases of eutrophication.