Unit 2 Reflection
For this piece, my intended audience consisted of media scholars, journalists, and individuals interested in the intersection of technology and public discourse. Specifically, I would be targeting college students, in particular those who study at Newhouse or at Maxwell, as their respective fields of communications and policy studies may benefit from this research. Given the complexity of algorithmic influence within journalism, I tried to balance accessibility with depth. I made deliberate rhetorical choices to ensure that the writing remained engaging, yet intellectually rigorous. For example, in the opening paragraph, I emphasized the significance of algorithms in shaping public narratives by saying that ‘as gatekeepers of information, algorithms can help curate personalized news feeds—but this often leads to the creation of echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs and limit exposure to diverse viewpoints’. This framing established a critical (but measured tone), which I ...