Delivery and Style

By: Sadab Bahar

Prompt #4

            In this technological age, information can be accessed with a few taps in a few seconds. Most of the information people read come from news websites, or sources that many people find reliable and dependable. Many people find sources such as TIMES, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal very reliable sources. Citing information from these sources will lead most people to believe your claim or argument. However, at times even these sources can be untrustworthy and people do not even realize this. There are many differences when comparing a news article about engineering to an article written by an actual engineer.

            One of the first comparisons I made when looking at both articles was the length. The article written by the engineer was much longer and much more detailed than the news article. The problem with this detailed article is the loss of attention it causes. People would rather read a one-page article rather than an eighteen-page article. Another difference between both articles was the language used. The news article used simple language that is easy to understand, while the article written by an engineer used many vocabulary terms that is commonly spoken among engineers. Finally, another difference after further analyzing both articles was the intended audience. The news article was intended for all of the public while the engineers article is more directed to an audience of engineers. The style of the writing is much more sophisticated, professional, and included better reliable information the news article.

            More people tend to prefer news articles written by a journalist rather than an actual engineer, in this case, about engineering. The reason people prefer news articles from journalists is because the writers create an article that is easier to read and understand. However, the information that is given from an actual engineer is more reliable. From a journalist, we can receive easier to understand information that is quick to read but at the risk of inaccurate information. From the engineer, we get long lengthy article that is not very favorable to read, but the information will be more trustworthy.

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