A teenager wants to persuade her friends and classmates to volunteer at a local hospital.

Which form of writing would not be appropriate for this audience and purpose?

an editorial to the school newspaper about volunteering

a research report detailing the health benefits of volunteering

an e-mail listing the personal rewards of volunteering

a flyer explaining how patients would benefit from volunteer help

1 answer

A research report detailing the health benefits of volunteering would not be appropriate for this audience and purpose. This form of writing is typically more formal and comprehensive, which may not engage the teenage audience effectively. The other options—an editorial to the school newspaper, an email listing the personal rewards of volunteering, and a flyer explaining how patients would benefit from volunteer help—are more direct and relatable for her peers.