With more of an emphasis on visuals and how quickly information is communicated, online reading is now the new normal for people but with it comes the challenges for writers to adapt their work to this new audience. People may click on something with the intention of reading it but if they do not appeal to it then they can quickly move on to another one. For this post I looked at two separate articles covering the same topic. One source is from a site I regularly look to for news while the other is from a site I find more difficult to read online. What makes something a good example of writing is one that is clear but also concise. The message or information should be explained well in its definition and context but also allowing readers of multiple levels to understand it even if they may not be familiar with the topic.
Writers should also include their own style and opinion (given the type of writing they do) so that readers feel connected to the writer and show why what they write differs from others. Everyone can write about the same topic or idea, but it’s the inferences and beliefs an author can put in their own work that helps to stand out from others. What makes something a good piece of writing too is giving the reader information they did not know prior or get from reading the title. Specifically, something that they find valuable and useful in reading the entire piece. Sometimes moving important quotes to separate lines can make a piece feel less cluttered too.
Poor examples of writing can either have not enough information and words or sometimes too much. There comes a point when some information can become redundant or off topic from what is trying to be accomplished in the writing. If a sentence or word doesn’t serve a purpose in the writing, then it should be omitted. When paragraphs begin to pile up it detracts readers from the zone they are in and could cause them to have to restart or move on even though they’re missing key information. If information is important to include, then breaking up paragraphs can help to spread out the flow of information. Even the font and size of an article can affect how people read online given the different platform sizes (phone or computer) which can make a difference.
