Week 1 Discussion posts

1.      Convergence of Media

How has the convergence of media, discussed in Chapter 16, influenced the media writing and editing processes? Provide some examples of media convergence that you witness in your everyday experiences. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

2.      Identifying Audience

Why is identifying audience important in the writing and editing processes? At what point should you identify your audience in these processes? Provide examples when you recently wrote for two different audiences. What influence did your audience have on your writing? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Must be 2 paragraphs in length for each question.  Cite references.