Redrum!

       This article was by far the most informational out of the rest thus far. Specifically, the lesson being that it is important to conform to your audience. Not just as a writer, but also as a speaker. The article goes into detail on explaining what the term "jargon" means. As described, it identifies the terminology that is used by those of a specific profession in order to facilitate precise communication. As quoted in the article, "When you write an academic paper, you are practicing how to use the jargon you have internalized through studying that discipline as you write for professors and students within that field" (pg. 89). I completely understands this because constantly I feel as though I am constantly adjusting my way of writing to best fit my professor.

     In addition, the author continues to talk about the issues of being able to write about what you already know and putting them into words. I can specifically relate to Boyd when she states, "Chances are you found yourself knowing exactly what content to include, but were frustrated at not having the exact words you desired at your disposal"(pg.94). For me, writing does not come easy. Everything for me is better said then written. With that being said, Boyd gives good insight and pointers on how to change what you are used to saying into a more relatable context that can better fit your audience. The word "colloquial" as she describes, refers to language that is informal and usually spoken, but not written. Boyd notes that, "When people replace a word that can be considered offensive, discomforting, or controversial with another term to make it seem less so, they have chosen a euphemism"(pg. 95). She related that statement with the example of writing obituaries, you can never come off too harsh or insensitive, which explains why you continuously hear phrases like "passed on" instead of "they're dead".

    In regards to rhetoric, Boyd describes the word as "The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively/ [and]...is what allows you to write and speak appropriately for a given situation, one that is determined by the expectation of your audience, implied or acknowledges.."(pg.100). This again, supports the notion that when you write you might not always be as actively aware of your audience as you think. It is extremely important to keep that in mind in order for your message to be perceived and acknowledged in the right manner.