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The Effects of Audience Specification on Undergraduates' Attitudes, Strategies, and Writing.

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Redd-Boyd, Theresa M.; Slater, Wayne H. – Research in the Teaching of English, 1989

Investigates the effects an assigned audience has on undergraduates' attitudes, composing strategies, and persuasive writing. Finds that while assigning an audience had a limited effect on essay scores, it increased students' interest, effort, use of audience-based strategies, and ability to persuade. (SR)

Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Audience Awareness, Higher Education, Persuasive Discourse

Audience and Information.

Peer reviewed

Rafoth, Bennett A. – Research in the Teaching of English, 1989

Explores the decision patterns of good and below-average college freshman writers regarding available information on audience and topic. Finds that both groups tended to defer audience considerations until the revision stage. (KEH)

Descriptors: Audience Awareness, College Freshmen, Decision Making, Expository Writing