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What tone is typically used when addressing unknown readers?
What tone is typically used when addressing unknown readers?
What aspect of writing might a history professor expect in your work?
What aspect of writing might a history professor expect in your work?
Which writing genre best describes an informative portrait of someone?
Which writing genre best describes an informative portrait of someone?
What might influence the design requirements of your writing?
What might influence the design requirements of your writing?
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What is essential for achieving the desired reader response?
What is essential for achieving the desired reader response?
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Which of the following best describes a medium in writing?
Which of the following best describes a medium in writing?
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How does writing informally differ from writing formally?
How does writing informally differ from writing formally?
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What is a common characteristic of a profile genre?
What is a common characteristic of a profile genre?
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What is the first step in analyzing your audience?
What is the first step in analyzing your audience?
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Which of the following factors should you consider regarding your audience's background?
Which of the following factors should you consider regarding your audience's background?
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How might political circumstances affect your audience's response to your writing?
How might political circumstances affect your audience's response to your writing?
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What should you consider about your audience's interests when writing?
What should you consider about your audience's interests when writing?
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What demographic information might affect your writing strategy?
What demographic information might affect your writing strategy?
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Why is it important to assess your audience’s prior knowledge about a topic?
Why is it important to assess your audience’s prior knowledge about a topic?
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Which writing strategy is likely to resonate best with an audience that opposes certain policies?
Which writing strategy is likely to resonate best with an audience that opposes certain policies?
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What aspect of your relationship with the audience should influence your writing style?
What aspect of your relationship with the audience should influence your writing style?
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How does the medium you choose affect your writing strategy?
How does the medium you choose affect your writing strategy?
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What should be considered when choosing design elements for your text?
What should be considered when choosing design elements for your text?
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What is a key consideration when designing an oral presentation?
What is a key consideration when designing an oral presentation?
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Which design element might help organize materials for readers?
Which design element might help organize materials for readers?
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What is meant by the term 'stance' in writing?
What is meant by the term 'stance' in writing?
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What impact does the design of a document have on the audience's perception?
What impact does the design of a document have on the audience's perception?
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Why might you want to include visuals in your text?
Why might you want to include visuals in your text?
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How does the purpose of writing influence the stance?
How does the purpose of writing influence the stance?
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Which writing genre is expected to maintain an objective stance?
Which writing genre is expected to maintain an objective stance?
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How does the choice of medium affect the inclusion of links in your writing?
How does the choice of medium affect the inclusion of links in your writing?
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What is an important factor to consider when choosing the voice for your text?
What is an important factor to consider when choosing the voice for your text?
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What is the effect of using qualifiers like 'might' or 'I think' in writing?
What is the effect of using qualifiers like 'might' or 'I think' in writing?
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What attitude is reflected in the training of American boys regarding activities commonly associated with girls?
What attitude is reflected in the training of American boys regarding activities commonly associated with girls?
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In what way might a writer's audience affect their stance?
In what way might a writer's audience affect their stance?
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What tone does the example paragraph from an essay about Stephen M. Carter convey?
What tone does the example paragraph from an essay about Stephen M. Carter convey?
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What is the suggested consequence of attitudes that devalue women in the context provided?
What is the suggested consequence of attitudes that devalue women in the context provided?
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What should be avoided in academic writing according to the content?
What should be avoided in academic writing according to the content?
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What impact does the genre of writing have on the stance?
What impact does the genre of writing have on the stance?
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In determining the genre for a writing assignment, what factors should be considered?
In determining the genre for a writing assignment, what factors should be considered?
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What could a writer intending to persuade their audience likely adopt?
What could a writer intending to persuade their audience likely adopt?
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What is a primary purpose of the instructor in assigning writing tasks?
What is a primary purpose of the instructor in assigning writing tasks?
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What should be factored in when considering the audience for a writing assignment?
What should be factored in when considering the audience for a writing assignment?
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Which of the following contributes to establishing a confident and authoritative stance in writing?
Which of the following contributes to establishing a confident and authoritative stance in writing?
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What media formats should a writer consider when preparing to present their work?
What media formats should a writer consider when preparing to present their work?
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What is the main argument that Krugman makes in his op-ed essay?
What is the main argument that Krugman makes in his op-ed essay?
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According to Krugman's essay, how have the earnings of male high-school graduates changed since 1973?
According to Krugman's essay, how have the earnings of male high-school graduates changed since 1973?
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What is Krugman's main purpose in stating that income trends are often measured by household rather than individual income?
What is Krugman's main purpose in stating that income trends are often measured by household rather than individual income?
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How has the availability of employment benefits changed for recent high-school graduates in the private sector since 1980?
How has the availability of employment benefits changed for recent high-school graduates in the private sector since 1980?
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What is a key point Krugman makes about income trends for the lower tiers of the income distribution?
What is a key point Krugman makes about income trends for the lower tiers of the income distribution?
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What is the author's likely audience for this essay?
What is the author's likely audience for this essay?
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What is the main purpose of the passage from Krugman's essay provided in the text?
What is the main purpose of the passage from Krugman's essay provided in the text?
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Which of the following BEST describes the overall tone of Krugman's essay?
Which of the following BEST describes the overall tone of Krugman's essay?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Writing
- Writing has various purposes, including exploring thoughts, expressing oneself, entertaining, recording events, communicating with others, or persuading.
- Several purposes can be present at once— for instance explaining something and persuading the audience of something in the same writing piece.
Example from Krugman
- Krugman's 2012 New York Times op-ed discussed social and economic trends, particularly declines in marriage rates, male labor participation, and increasing births outside of marriage.
- Krugman attributes these trends to the "drastic reduction in work opportunities available to less-educated men," leading to lower wages, and reduced employment benefits.
- Statistical evidence shows declines in men's entry-level wages in the private sector, adjusted for inflation by 23% since 1973.
- Employment benefits decreased as well, dropping from 65% in 1980 to 29% in 2009 for male high-school graduates.
Thinking About Purpose
- Identify purpose to aid in choosing genre, tailoring writing, and understanding audience expectations.
- Ask questions to determine primary writing purpose e.g., To entertain? To inform? To persuade? To demonstrate knowledge or skill?
- Consider audience expectations and how they influence the writing purpose and choice of genre.
Thinking About Audience
- Audience directly influences writing.
- Consider who the reader is and what they already know, including assumptions.
- The writing should consider the target audience and the best way to connect with them.
- The choice of genre (memo, essay, email, note, speech) also depends upon the audience, as writing styles vary depending on the reader. (e.g., the mother writing the note to her son).
- If a student is writing a piece for a teacher, the writing is subject to the conventions of their academic context.
Genre
- Genre is a specific type of writing.
- Example writing genres include letters, profiles, reports, position papers, poems, blog posts, instructions, parodies, and jokes.
- Writers can also use a specific style of writing, like informal language in a newspaper article.
Rhetorical Situation
- Writers must consider the relationship with their audience and writing tone.
- Tone needs to be appropriate for the context of the writing, audience, and purpose.
- Academic writing in contrast to more personal writing needs a different tone and avoids emotional appeals.
- Evidence should support claims, and writers should present a clear thesis.
Media and Design
- Medium is the way intended information is presented, whether written, spoken, or in a combination form.
- Various forms of written and spoken media affect presentation, tone, and the way the audience reads or listens to that information.
- A writer needs to identify if their work needs additional features.
- Media considerations can determine the format and presentation of the writing.
- Writers should consider how visuals or audio might add to their work.
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Description
This quiz explores the various purposes of writing, including self-expression, communication, and persuasion. It examines specific examples, such as Paul Krugman's op-ed, to illustrate these concepts. Students will identify the multiple purposes present in writing pieces and how they can overlap.
