Pre-enrolment task

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/37253901

This takes the form of an article, with the purpose of informing the reader on the enormity of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah's fans around the world resulting in the over-subscription for their events in the London Worlds athletic games. The audience is younger middle-class sports fans of both genders who are likely to be influenced to participate in athletics and are aware of both of the athletes' success in the sport.


http://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/should-you-take-smart-drugs-to-boost-brain-functions

This is an article that argues whether these brain-enhancing drugs are fair to use, therefore informs the reader on the effects these drugs have on the brain and their availability. This article is aimed at students who would be appealed to use these drugs for studying purposes, and the middle class working population who are likely to be able to afford these drugs.


http://www.healthyfitadvice.com/walking-better-running/

This health and exercise article explains the advantages walking has over running: persuading readers to take it up as a regular hobby. It also informs the reader on how walking benefits their health with statistics to argue the article's point on why walking is better than running. I think this article is aimed at middle class, middle-aged women who want to stay healthy and feel youthful, but aren't necessarily able to run on a regular basis.


http://www.wsj.com/articles/mosquitoes-are-deadly-so-why-not-kill-them-all-1472827158

Being a biology article, this has the purpose to clearly inform the reader on the impacts mosquitoes are having on humans, so explains the lethal nature of the Zika virus and malaria. It's main purpose is to inform the reader on scientists' methods of eradicating the species; yet, the source also explains how this may have negative repercussions on the environment and humans, The audience is middle class citizens of both genders and all ages because these diseases can affect the vast majority of the population.


http://www.creativebloq.com/news/what-happens-to-your-body-during-eight-hours-of-sleep

This article explains the importance of getting enough sleep and informs the reader on what happens to the body during the process. This also persuades the reader to get at least 8 hours worth due to its significance. This is targeted at both young people/students who stay up late and the working population who often skip sleep to fulfil work needs.

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