Writing for Different Audiences

Writing for Different Audiences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial discusses writing for an academic audience, emphasizing the importance of considering a broad and educated readership beyond just the professor. It advises against directly referencing the topic or professor in writing and highlights the need to assume a base level of knowledge among readers. The tutorial also provides guidance on when to define terms and acronyms, and offers advice on the appropriate use of pronouns to avoid sounding pompous. Overall, the video aims to help students write effective academic papers that engage a wider audience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary consideration when writing for an academic audience?

Avoiding any form of criticism

Focusing solely on the professor's expectations

Writing for a broad and educated audience

Using complex vocabulary to impress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid titling your essay as 'topic 1'?

It is too complex

It is too specific

It is too general and awkward

It is too informal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you assume about your audience's knowledge?

They have a deep understanding of the topic

They have a basic familiarity with the topic

They are experts in the field

They know nothing about the topic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is it necessary to define terms in your writing?

When the term is common knowledge

When the term is specific and not widely known

When the term is used in a different context

When the term is part of the title

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'Royal We' and why should it be avoided?

A way to refer to oneself; it is pompous

A formal way of writing; it is outdated

A way to include the reader; it is presumptive

A way to refer to a group; it is inaccurate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mindset should you adopt when writing for a broad audience?

Think of yourself as a student

Think of yourself as a scholar

Think of yourself as a critic

Think of yourself as a journalist