Question

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How can you change the tone you use in your writing because of what you learned about TARGET? Write about a specific example of something you can change in your writing habits immediately. Your response should be at least five sentences total.

Answer 1

No matter what the writing project, you should plan to write to someone—that is, you should target an audience for your writing assignment. Audience analysis is crucial to understanding what should go into each piece of writing. You should consider your audience’s needs in your research; your content; the background information you provide; your tone, style, and wording; and the frequency with which you define terminology. Analyzing your audience will help you make the necessary decisions about what you will write.

Many students assume that the teacher is the primary audience for the writing. Although your teacher may be your audience for an essay, he or she may also expect you to write for your classmates or others in your field of study.