Audience and Genre pt.2

Whom do you want to reach?

The intended audience consists of multiple audiences. First, professor Marciniak will be the primary audience. The secondary audience would be other students in the class as well as anyone else whom could possibly come across my essay since it is posted on a blog.

What is the audiences’ background?

The primary audience’s background consists of having at least some college education.  Professor Marciniak is from Texas so she might not be too familiar with the historical context of the Falls of the Ohio or the community service that happens there.  The same could be said about students that are attending U of L that are not originally from the area as well as the secondary audience.  I am assuming that there might be some students from the area that are familiar with the topic, but since I am unsure I am writing as if the audience is oblivious about the topic.  The audience that might stumble upon my essay might have some knowledge of the topic since they would more than likely be searching about either the Falls or community service opportunities.

What are their interests?

Little is known about my audiences’ interests.  Research could be conducted to find out possible interests.

Demographic information to keep in mind?

The topic that is discussed in my essay is not specific to any demographic.

What political circumstances may affect their reading?

The topic addressed is not controversial in any setting.  Whatever their political circumstances might be should not affect how they interpret the reading.

What does the audience already know about the topic?  What needs to be told to them?   What is the best way to do so?

The audiences’ should have a minimal familiarity with the place; however they might not know the details of the community service aspects associated with the location.  A brief history of the Falls would better introduce the audiences to the place.  An explanation of the significance of the Falls to the region and community service efforts would help explain my thesis, followed by examples and recommendations of how to volunteer if they deem necessary.

What’s the relationship between the writer and audience, and how does it affect tone and language?

The relationship to my audiences is mainly on a formal level.  I don’t know anyone on a personal level so the tone and language will be formal.

What do the audiences need and expect?

Since this essay is turning into a persuasive piece, they are going to need to know the benefits of volunteering and community service at the Falls of the Ohio.

What kind of response do I want?

I want to inform the audience about the opportunities to get involved within the community.  Regardless if they choose the Falls of the Ohio or another location, the purpose that I intend to have is to get the audience aware of local history and to get out and do what they can to help preserve our area.

How can you best appeal to your audience?

The requirement is to post the essay as a blog but also to include visuals to help the audience identify with the Falls of the Ohio.