- 1. Factual writing Task One Ryan Goldsmith
2. Instructional text Things like recipes will use images to
support the text. They are often well presented and professional
standard. These are used to convince the reader to use this recipe
and make what it is they are trying to show you. The image here is
very eye catching and takes up the majority of the front of this
recipe card. This is so that the image has maximum impact and does
not get lost within masses of text. This image is nice and
colorful, it is well lit and clean, these all give a friendly feel
to the image and also make it something which is desirable for
people as they will want what they make to come out `s well as the
food in the image. 3. Typography They have decided to change the
size of the font for ingredients and method this is to show that
this is the start of a different part of the process. It separates
it from the rest of the text making it easier to see which text
applies to what section. They have used lower case lettering for
these titles which gives a warm nurturing feel to it which goes
well with the subject matter of baking which is affiliated with
being a pleasant and nice thing to do. They have used a very clear
font style which makes it legible and easy to read, this will help
to avoid any mistakes or mix-ups when youre following the recipe.
4. The clarity of the card is good. The majority of the information
is laid out in bullet point form, this makes it easy to take in and
understand. This is a common factor in instructional type of
information as it makes it easier to succeed at the task. The card
is also very concise and doesnt use too many words when giving
instructions. Each step of the method is no longer than 20 or 30
words, this helps to ensure that the steps are easy to follow and
also allows the page to not become cluttered. Everything along the
top has been shortened for example where it says prep 40 mins .
Cook 40 mins it could have said preparation time 40 minutes etc.
this would have resulted in a very long winded string of words.
This text avoids being ambiguous because it simply tells you in a
step by step fashion what needs to be done in order to execute it
correctly. If the reader decides to veer off from these
instructions the result will be different. It says things like bake
for 35 minutes rather than saying bake for around 35 minutes, this
means that it is not up to the reader to decide. 5. leaflet 6. Use
of imagery This leaflet against the RSPCA uses a large image of a
German shepherd dog. The dog looks very nice, docile, cute, lovable
etc. this immediately grabs your attention and makes you want to
look at the leaflet in more detail . The image takes up half of the
space which also helps to draw attention. The image of the dog
instantly gets you on the side of whoever is defending the dog, in
this case it is the people against the RSPCA. The breed of dog
discussed on the leaflet is the same as the dog that is in the
image, this allows you to see exactly what sort of dog is suffering
at the hands of the RSPCA. This works a lot better than having
something completely irrelevant animal like a rabbit or cat etc.
then writing about a dog. 7. One of the very first things you
notice about this leaflet is the title PLEASE STOP. This is down to
the fact that they have decided to make this the largest text on
the page, they have also decided to use red for these two words
which is a very eye catching color and draws attention to it. They
have chosen a very clear font which makes it easy to read, this is
an essential aspect of a good leaflet because if it was difficult
to read then people would be unlikely to take the time out of their
day to read it. They have chosen to use capital letters in the
title of their leaflet, this is done to ensure that people are
aware that this is some key information, it also helps to catch
peoples eye and draw in the reader. The use of the dollar sign as
the s in RSPCA ties in with the plea for people to stop making
donations, it is a quirky way of re-enforcing a previously made
point. The leaflet is very clear in what it is trying to
accomplish. It makes one point one point and sticks to it right the
way through the text. They are strongly for what they are writing
about and that is made clear, there can be no confusion about what
they are campaigning against. This leaflet is very concise and uses
a total of only 50 words, this allows the viewer to be able to read
it quickly and efficiently without having the poster segwaying from
one point to another and losing the original point of what it is
they are trying to accomplish. Their points are very clear and cant
really be misunderstood by anyone reading. The people making this
leaflet have obviously done some research into the events regarding
the RSPCA and what they have done to these animals. This gives the
leaflet more impetus and gives it more of an impact. 8. I think
that this leaflet although it is stating facts for the most part it
is also very opinion based and this comes across in the way that it
has been written. It feels like these people stand for this and
will not be convinced otherwise. I think that people will take this
information and make of it what they will, thinking about the
bigger picture and how important this is in the grand scheme of
things. I think the bias aspect of it ties in with the last point
about it being ambiguous, the argument on this leaflet is all one
way and does not state anything regarding the defense of the RSPCA.
This is something that has been written by someone who is clearly
upset by what has happened. It has been written in a formal
register as it is addressing people trying to ensure that they stop
their donations to the RSPCA, this is shown in the way that they
use do not rather than dont. this gives a far more polite and
professional finish to a leaflet and is more likely to be trusted
by people rather than something written informally. One thing that
this type of publication could run the risk of is infringements of
the law. One thing could be libel, this could be a factor if they
are seen to have been putting these arguments out to the public
without sufficient evidence to support their claims. Another thing
they could risk is being accused of slanderous accusations as this
type of thing could and probably would result in some amount of
loss for the RSPCA and if their losses are proven to be unjustified
then the campaigners of this leaflet could be at risk of a law
suit. 9. Newspaper article 10. Use of images The use of images in
this particular article plays a massive role in how you perceive
this woman. The text goes hand in hand with how the woman looks in
her photos. You can clearly see that this is a dysfunctional who
wouldnt be out of place being accused of such allegations. These
images only further solidify any negative impressions you had of
this woman from the case. 11. The typography of this article is
interesting because it is from the digital version of the
newspaper, which means that the layout is different. However the
title of the article is written in big, black and bold letters in
order to grab the readers attention. The important and main parts
have been bullet pointed just underneath the title in order to make
people read on if they are hooked by what they say. They have used
a font which is easy to read, this is a very important thing to
implement into these types of reports where there is a lot of
writing to ensure that it is not a strain of=n the readers eyes or
they do not get sick of it. The article is very clear about what it
is reporting about and mentions the subject matter right the way
through the text. There can be no qualms regarding what this is
about. This information is correct and a large portion of it has
come straight from the courtroom which means that there will be a
transcript of what was said on record to refer back to if any of
this is incorrect. There is no room for ambiguity in this text as
it is all stated as truth and fact, the reader doesnt get the
choice of whether or not this person is guilty, is a bad person
etc. it has all been confirmed in a court of law. This article has
to be cautious of being biased because if they are seen to be
biased in a story like this it could upset some of the readers.
This story simply tells you what has been decided and what has been
confirmed regarding what this woman has done, it doesn't go
overboard and become offensive towards this person. There will
always be a natural bias which the vast majority of people will
have against this woman because of what she has done but that is
left up to the readers to decide once they have been given all of
the information and facts. 12. This article has been written in a
formal register for the main body of the text which has been
written by the journalist managing to avoid words like; can't,
won't' etc. this helps to ensure that what is written sounds
professional. This will be a lot to do with the fact that this was
written for a broadsheet paper like The daily mail rather than a
tabloid paper like The mirror or The sun. The quotes that they have
used from people regarding the case are all written as they were
said, so there shortened words like can't. The referencing of
sources for this piece is good and the writer clearly states who
has said what by ensuring he includes things like The judge said...
simple things like this help to ensure that it is clear to the
reader exactly what is going on and who is saying what. Articles
like this could come in for some legality scrutiny because of the
sensitive nature of the story. For example if the paper was to
publish something that wasn't entirely true or that wasn't supposed
to be said outside of the courtroom then then could be at risk of a
legal battle. The editor will have had to ensure that this was all
suitable to be published to avoid any problems after release. They
have had to check the article to ensure that it is correct and will
not reflect the paper in a bad light.
