Writing for Different Audiences

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.

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

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

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

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

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• A formal way of writing; it is outdated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

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