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Internet Exercise



1

Compare the writing styles of two online newspapers: http://www.fyitoronto.com/torsun.shtml and http://www.globeandmail.ca/ . Write a 1- to 2-page memo to your instructor on the following:

a. Who is the audience for each? What education level is each aimed at? Which uses more jargon? What are examples?

b. Which uses longer sentences? More complex ideas? How would you characterize the style of each online newspaper?





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