DEVELOPING MAIN POINTS Clarity Tells audience what you want them to learn Relevance Must relate specifically to topic Balance Each main point must have equal value
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- CHRONOLOGICAL Time sequence History of an event
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- SPATIAL Parts to an object Parts to a room
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- TOPICAL Similar theme Key words/phrases
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- NARRATIVE Tell a story Introducing a person tribute
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- CAUSE/EFFECT “Because of ____ the effect is…” Most common with persuasive presentations
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN- PROBLEM/SOLUTION “There is a problem….. “I have a solution”
TRANSITIONS Bridge between main points “REVIEW/PREVIEW”
ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE Typing characteristics Headings=all caps Main points=roman numerals Major sub-points=capital letter Minor sub- point=numerals
ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE Main points Complete sentence Proper pattern 2-5 Major sub-points Supports main points 2 per main point minimum Word/phrase Minor sub-points Visual aids attribution