ABSTRACT
Deep reading can be seen as an ongoing practice more than a single endeavor. A reading motivated by a conversation with a professor might focus on one specific aspect. In deep reading, looking to understand an author’s audience also includes examining the way the author tries to build a form of solidarity with the desired audience. Every choice a researcher makes will shape the audience. Choosing a specific method limits the audience to those who support the method. Stylistic choices may influence the audience: certain forms of language speak more to some audiences than others. Reports on specific research results handle literature differently from textbooks and elementary readings. Some academic writing is beautifully crafted art. And some academic writing strives to be beautifully crafted without success. Some academic writing tries to be as complex as possible, while other writing struggles to present complex ideas simply.
