1. What components make this an effective message? The Ws for example (Who, What, Where, When and Why). 2. Was the message direct or indirect, meaning the information was accurate and to-the-point or was the message confusing? Why? Choose the line in the message that was direct or indirect. 3. Finally, as the receiver of the message, do you know what action, if any, needs to be taken? For example, the time and date of a meeting, directions to a meeting, etc.