In my own on-the-job writing, I choose the best rhetorical strategy based on the writing situation. For example, writing project change board requests to approve the implementation of a new application is a common situation. The change requests vary in topic, but follow a standard format. They might use any one of the rhetorical strategies, but they always include answers to five questions:
- How does this application affect the business?
- How does this create value for the customer?
- How does this improve your work (productivity, avoid mistakes, etc.)?
- What are the alternatives?
- Why is this the best solution?
