In the Reading and Writing without Authority, Ann M. Penrose Cheryl Geisler discussed the importance of understanding audience and the purpose when composing written texts. One of the key points they mentioned was the need for writers to consider their audience when it comes to writing something. The authors noticed how some writers such as college students tend to struggle with positioning themselves as authoritative voices into their writings. Ann explained that understanding who will be reading your work is crucial in determining the tone, style, and the content. Both authors did a study on two students on their reading and writing behaviors. Which I found interesting because every one has different styles and tones when it comes to writing and reading. One of the student reads passively rather than engaging with the content. This just demonstrates the importance of developing a sense of authority for academic success for college students. The authors emphasize that cultivating authority is a process that requires for students to see themselves as contributors to the academic conversation. In order to achieve this, students need to approach critical reading, and writing assignments to allow students to take pride in their arguments. The lack of perceived authority can make students hesitant to present their own opinion in their writing. Both authors want to help students from being passive to being confident in academic discussions as well. This is not only writing skills but a mindset thing for students to see themselves as having something meaningful to contribute.
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