All Writers Have More To Learn

In “Writing Addresses, Invokes, and/or Creates Audiences,”  Andrea Lunsford talks about the relationship between writing and its audience. Andrea argues that understanding the potential of writing can change someones paper completely. Teachers nowadays try to broaden the way they teach students how to write. They want them to explain what they’re effectively and make their paper easy to comprehend. Getting the audience to interact and talk about the writing is one of the biggest goals of writers. When the audience interacts with the reading it shows that they understand what is being talked about in the paper.

In past papers that I have been assigned, the audience of my paper has never been said. For the longest time I was writing my paper to my teacher, as I presumed that she was my audience. Reading this article made me realize that I need to write my paper in a way that any audience can read it. I’ve learned an effective way to interact with the audience in a way that they comprehend what my paper is saying.

In “Writing Involves Making Ethical Choices” by John Duffy, Duffy emphasizes that writing is not just about putting words on paper or a screen, but it also involves making many ethical decisions. When we write, we have the power to influence and shape the thoughts, emotions, and actions of others. Therefore, it is important to consider the impact our words may have on different individuals or communities. Duffy encourages writers to be mindful of the ethical implications of their writing, such as avoiding harmful stereotypes, respecting the privacy and dignity of others, and promoting inclusivity and empathy. By being aware of the ethical dimensions of writing, we can strive to create content that is responsible, respectful, and contributes positively to the world. 

Ethical responsibilities as a writer :

• Being accurate and precise and respecting the truth

• Avoiding plagiarism 

• Protecting privacy of others

• Considering the impact of your words

Ethical responsibilities as a reader :

• Respecting the author’s intent

• Engaging in critical thinking

• Respecting intellectual property 

• Respecting privacy

I personally chose these responsibilities because they are important. They promote fairness, respect and integrity in both writing and reading. Respecting the truth, avoiding plagiarism, and promoting empathy in which helps maintain trust and credibility. Respecting diversity and addressing bias contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. Protecting privacy and engaging in responsible dialogue, ect.. These upholdings of responsibilities, we can ensure that our interactions with written content are ethical, meaningful, and contribute positively to our personal growth and the well-being of others.