Additional Exercises

Chapter 5, Additional Exercise 2: Identifying the Audience and Purpose of Professional Publications

Form groups according to major field of study. Using a search engine, locate publications associated with your field, such as journals, magazines, and newsletters published by professional societies and trade organizations. Review each publication to answer the following questions:

What are the various audiences for the publication?
What are the various purposes of the publication?
How do audience and purpose influence the type of information contained in the publication and the manner in which it is presented?

Be prepared to share your findings with the class.