ENG 130 Module Two Reading Response Template Exploring the Text
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Selected text you will use for your project: “
“The Era of Happy Tech Workers is Over” by Nadia Rawlinson
Identify a possible primary audience
of the text:
Tech industry professionals Identify
other possible audiences for the text:
For the secondary audience, I have selected business leaders and managers, who are the key decision-makers influencing both the organization’s direction and its workforce.
Explain why both possible audiences (primary and other) are appropriate regarding the genre
of the text: The primary audience, comprising individuals who can either affect or be affected by the evolving dynamics of tech workers and managerial tactics, stands to gain significant insights from the article. Concurrently, secondary audiences, including those involved in policymaking, human resources, and those seeking a deeper comprehension of the current economic environment and its repercussions on the labor market, will find the article’s information highly beneficial.
Explain why both possible audiences (primary and other) are appropriate regarding the writing situation
of the text: The primary audience can influence or be impacted by the shifts in tech worker dynamics and management strategies discussed in the article. It’s always better to be able to read your current position in your career and be able to adjust your goals and responsibilities to fit the current market.
My Second possible audience can use the information to inform policy decisions, and HR practices, or to gain a better understanding of the current economic climate and its effects on the workforce.
Describe how the writer attracts and guides the audience
: Rawlinson attracts and guides the audience by providing a comprehensive overview of the recent changes in Silicon Valley’s work culture, supported by data and examples such as the significant layoffs in major tech companies. She uses a narrative that connects the past ‘happy tech worker’ era with the current trend of ‘bossism,’ making the article relevant and thought-provoking for readers concerned with the future of work.
