Writing for the Public

Purpose: What is the purpose of the newsletter? How do you know? What cues do you gain from the text?

Audience: Who is the audience for the newsletter? What expectations does the writer have concerning the audience? What values, beliefs, or emotions does the writer call on as she composes the newsletter?

Arrangement: How is the newsletter organized? How does the organizational strategy support the purpose?

Sections: What is the purpose of each section? How each section connect to the overarching purpose of the newsletter?

Ethos: What kind of ethos does the writer establish for herself? Identify evidence in the text to support your claim.

Additional Points of Discussion: Identify five other issues or points of interest you want to discuss.