If you do not know how much your readers know about a topic, gear the amount of detail in your message to the needs of the secondary audience.

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You should gear the amount of detail in your message to the needs of the primary audience, as they are your main focus. The secondary audience's needs can be considered, but the primary audience's needs should dictate the level of detail.

If You Do Not Know How Much Your Readers Know