ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT: 1 – Short paragraph questions Unique number: 769162 Compulsory: Yes Due date: 24 March 2025 QUESTION 1 1.1 Discuss the target audience of this text and justify your response on your choice of the target audience.

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ENG 1503
ASSIGNMENT 01
DUE 24 MARCH




2025
Short paragraph questions

Unique number: 769162

Compulsory: Yes

QUESTION 1

1.1 Discuss the target audience of this text and justify your response
on your choice of the target audience.



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, ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT: 1 –

Short paragraph questions

Unique number: 769162

Compulsory: Yes

Due date: 24 March 2025



QUESTION 1

1.1 Discuss the target audience of this text and justify your response on your
choice of the target audience.

The target audience of Krista Black's article "Teaching Information Literacy in an
Age of Misinformation" seems to be educators, particularly those teaching
subjects that involve information analysis, such as sociology, history, or any field
where students are expected to consume and interpret data.



This conclusion can be justified by looking at the content and purpose of the
article. The author discusses how she incorporated information literacy into her
sociology classes, teaching students to analyze and interpret data, statistics, and
other sources of information. The mention of "introductory courses" and
"students who are in their late teens or early twenties" suggests that the article is
aimed at teachers working with young adults in higher education, especially
those who may be facing challenges with misinformation in their classrooms
(Black, 2024).



The language and structure of the article also support this. The writing is clear,
direct, and focused on the practical experience of teaching, which is useful for