Writing to Different Audiences for Different Purposes

Authors

• Kim Liao, CUNY John Jay CollegeFollow

Document Type

Assignment

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Students research a recent technology and write three pieces for different audiences: an informational guide for nonexperts, an analytical memo for professionals, and a public-facing op-ed. They revise these pieces into a portfolio and reflect on how their writing choices serve each audience and purpose.

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