Why do you write?

1. Why do you write?

2. Purpose: • To compare or contrast • To argue for a solution to a problem • To describe • To summarize information • To report

3. How do you write • Two formats: • Academic writing – essay, report, letter, thesis, etc. • Non-academic writing – diary, list, etc. • Style of writing • Formal • Informal

4. To whom do you write? • Audience Analysis • It consists of assessing the audience to make sure the information provided to them is at the appropriate level • The audience is often referred to as the end-user • all communications need to be targeted towards the defined audience • consideration of many factors, such as age, culture and knowledge of the subject • After considering all the known factors, a profile of the intended audience can be created, allowing writers to write in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. • E.g. • Textbook – students • Business report – business person • Fable – children