{"id":2233,"date":"2018-06-07T20:08:21","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-wm-englishcomposition1\/?post_type=chapter&p=2233"},"modified":"2018-08-06T13:24:34","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T13:24:34","slug":"considering-writing-contexts","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-englishcomposition1-2\/chapter\/considering-writing-contexts\/","title":{"raw":"Considering Writing Contexts","rendered":"Considering Writing Contexts"},"content":{"raw":"There are three main contexts to consider when approaching writing:\r\n
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  1. purpose of the writing<\/li>\r\n \t
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  3. reading audience<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nFirst of all,\u00a0writing exists within the context of what you want to accomplish, your purpose: to inform, instruct, analyze, argue logically, evaluate, etc.\u00a0 For example, if your purpose is to argue logically and persuade your reader of the validity of your stance on an issue, you'll know even before you start prewriting that you'll need to include support that addresses the opposing side in order to create a balanced presentation.\r\n\r\nSecondly, writing exists within the context of the type of writing you intend to do: blogging, business proposal, case study, academic writing, etc.\u00a0 In a study of college writing, you'll most likely be writing either research or non-research essays. Knowing the type of writing that you intend to do can help you make decisions about content, format, and overall approach. For example, if you're writing a non-research essay offering your own reflections or observations on contemporary manners, you may decide that it's fine to use a light-hearted tone and informal writing style. You may decide on a more formal approach\u00a0if you're writing an essay based on an assigned textbook reading on contemporary manners for a sociology course.\r\n\r\n\"decorativeThird and most important, writing exists in the context of communication,\u00a0as a conversation between you and your reader\/s.\u00a0 Considering your audience\u00a0- your readers' knowledge of\u00a0your topic, their interests, age, etc. - will help\u00a0you identify the amount, depth, and type of information to include in your writing.\r\n\r\nAll three contexts are important to consider, sometimes before and definitely after\u00a0you prewrite. Note that it's also useful to consider contexts in the writing and revising\u00a0stages to\u00a0ensure that you're clearly addressing your purpose, audience, and\u00a0conventions for the writing type.","rendered":"

    There are three main contexts to consider when approaching writing:<\/p>\n

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    1. purpose of the writing<\/li>\n
    2. type of writing<\/li>\n
    3. reading audience<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      First of all,\u00a0writing exists within the context of what you want to accomplish, your purpose: to inform, instruct, analyze, argue logically, evaluate, etc.\u00a0 For example, if your purpose is to argue logically and persuade your reader of the validity of your stance on an issue, you’ll know even before you start prewriting that you’ll need to include support that addresses the opposing side in order to create a balanced presentation.<\/p>\n

      Secondly, writing exists within the context of the type of writing you intend to do: blogging, business proposal, case study, academic writing, etc.\u00a0 In a study of college writing, you’ll most likely be writing either research or non-research essays. Knowing the type of writing that you intend to do can help you make decisions about content, format, and overall approach. For example, if you’re writing a non-research essay offering your own reflections or observations on contemporary manners, you may decide that it’s fine to use a light-hearted tone and informal writing style. You may decide on a more formal approach\u00a0if you’re writing an essay based on an assigned textbook reading on contemporary manners for a sociology course.<\/p>\n

      \"decorativeThird and most important, writing exists in the context of communication,\u00a0as a conversation between you and your reader\/s.\u00a0 Considering your audience\u00a0– your readers’ knowledge of\u00a0your topic, their interests, age, etc. – will help\u00a0you identify the amount, depth, and type of information to include in your writing.<\/p>\n

      All three contexts are important to consider, sometimes before and definitely after\u00a0you prewrite. Note that it’s also useful to consider contexts in the writing and revising\u00a0stages to\u00a0ensure that you’re clearly addressing your purpose, audience, and\u00a0conventions for the writing type.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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