Journal 8-1: Writing About Audiences (Click Here) Journal 8-1: Writing About Audiences

Introduction

In this short journal response, consider what you have read this week about audience. 

Assignment

Consider responding to the following prompts as you work through your journal:

1. What are the different characteristics we might use to discuss an audience? How might these specific characteristics influence how we write for that audience?
2. Do you believe it is easier or more difficult to write for an audience that you know nothing about? Explain your response. 
3. Can you think of an real-life example of when you have changed the way you would normally speak because of who you were speaking to?

Resources

• https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/learning-resources/writing-center/writing-resources/prewriting/writing-for-an-audience from University of Maryland’s Global Campus (opens in new window): An in-depth discussion of audience from a more academic perspective
• https://www.masterclass.com/articles/intended-audience-writing-guide 
• from MasterClass (opens in new window): A look at why writing for an audience matters and a guide for catering your writing to a specific audience

Grading Criteria

Your journal response should be around 200 words and address the above prompts.

To Submit

Submit your journal here by attaching a Word document or PDF and clicking “submit.”