choose two (2) websites that present information on the same subject

Assignment Guidelines:

For this assignment, choose two (2) websites that present information on the same subject. However, the two (2) websites should be aimed at different primary audiences. One website should be designed for a non-technical audience and the other for a technical/specialized audience.

Write a memo to your instructor analyzing both websites and their audiences (primary and secondary) and explain the persuasive strategies each website uses to serve its primary audience’s needs.

Synthesize your analysis to the following questions:

Note: You need to answer all of these questions; your failure to answer all questions will result in point deductions.

What primary audiences do the two websites seem to aim for? What kind of knowledge do the audiences seem to possess about the subject matter? What are their age(s), genders, education level, occupations, and cultural background?

Who are the secondary audiences of these websites? Who else might use information found on these sites?

What persuasive strategies do the websites employ to appeal to their primary audiences? Do they use claims? Do they make an effort to connect with the audience? (See pages 48-51 of your textbook for more on persuasion)

To what extent do the websites use technical language? Do you see any examples of jargon? Give examples

How long is the average sentence in each website? How long is the average paragraph? Does this tell you anything about the audience?

How formal/informal are their respective style? Why?

Is there advertising? If so, what do the ads tell you about the audience?

Do the websites use tables, graphs, figures, illustrations or images? How different are they on the two websites?

Requirements:

Keep in mind that your purpose is to compare and contrast the two websites, not merely to describe them (failure to compare and contrast will result in a 20-point deduction)

Do not simply type the questions followed by your answers. Like all professional memos, this one should summarize and organize the information into coherent and well-written narratives

Format: Use Block Memo Format as illustrated on page 166. Do not change the format or decorate the memo.

Minimum word requirement: 750 words

Make sure to include the Websites’ URLs in the introductory paragraph of your memo

Submission Instructions:

Submit via Unicheck in Canvas. No assignments will be accepted over email. Assignments incorrectly posted or submitted to the wrong location in Canvas will receive a 10-point deduction

Required title for final version: your last name-audience analysis memo (files not labeled correctly will receive a 5 point deduction)

Submit the document as a PDF. (Failure to submit via PDF will result in a 5-point deduction)

Deadlines:

First draft due by 11:59pm CT Friday of week 1