Today we will:
1.) recall what we know about Audience and Purpose in writing
2.) talk about Communication Model (worksheet)
3.) know about different types of audiences
4.) think about how writing reflects purposes (key)
4.) introduce major assignment 1
Next time, we will:
1.) talk about thesis statement
Assignment:
1.) We have six topics in the diagnostic portfolio:
1-audience and purpose
2-thesis statements *recommended
3-P-I-E structure *recommended
4-coherence *recommended
5-academic style
6-punctuation
For your major assignment 1, you will need to talk about at least three of the six
topics from the above.Look through the questions provided and see if you have
a lot to reflect on for your diagnostic writing.
2.) If you'd like to reflect on this topic, answer each of the question below in a word
document. Upload the word file to your dropbox:
Major Assignment1-Diagnostic Portfolio-Module 1 Audience Analysis_your name
Module 1. Audience Analysis
Think about the following questions for in-depth analysis of your target audience:
1. Look back at your Diagnostic Exam prompt. Does the prompt either explicitly or
implicitly identify an audience? If not, who do you think the audience (according to
the prompt) should be?
2. Is the audience's needs and interest properly addressed in this writing?
3. Are there appropriate amount of details about the subject that the audience needs? In
other words, did the author successfully show awareness of the audience’s previous
knowledge on the subject? If the amount of details in certain part seem inadequate
based on the audience’s previous knowledge assumed, what would you recommend
the author to do?
4. What is your target audience’s attitude towards your topic or position (neutral, positive,
or negative / accept or resist)? Did you address their potential objections and
opposing views in your essay to show that you have considered both sides equally and
fairly?
5. What kind of tone is expected from your audience? Does your essay meet this
expectation as well as academic writing style that is generally expected from academic
audience in America?
