LL Planning to Write Planning to Write Ask yourself why you are writing Ask yourself who will read your material Ask yourself what reaction you want your reader to have Decide upon a subject area Limit the subject area

LL Features of Organizing to Write Features of Organizing to Write Selecting the source materials for your research Conducting the research Taking notes and using note cards Compiling a bibliography

LL Three Necessary Operations Three Necessary Operations Listing ideas relative to your subject Grouping ideas under specific headings Selecting a pattern of presentation

LL Writing Assignment Writing Assignment To compare the advantages and disadvantages of owning a compact car.

LL Types of Items Types of Items Compact cars use less gasoline and oil They are cheaper to maintain They are dangerous in a serious accident There is insufficient luggage space They handle well in traffic They are too small for a large family Leg space is cramped

LL Types of Items (cont.) Types of Items (cont.) They cost less to license They are tiring on long trips They sway in crosswinds Tire wear is less

LL Major Headings Major Headings a. Advantages of owning a compact car. Disadvantages of owning a compact car. b. Advantages and disadvantages of owning a compact car c.Advantages and disadvantages of owning a luxury car.

LL Specific Headings Grouping Specific Headings Grouping ADVANTAGES Size They handle well in traffic Tire wear is less because weight is less Economy They use less gasoline and oil They are cheaper to maintain They cost less to license

LL Specific Headings Grouping (cont.) Specific Headings Grouping (cont.) DISADVANTAGES Size They are dangerous in a serious accident There is insufficient luggage space Too small for a large family Leg space is cramped Tiring on long trips They sway in crosswinds Economy - None

LL Patterns of Presentation Patterns of Presentation Topical or enumeration Reason or problem solution Time Space

LL Topical or Enumeration Pattern Topical or Enumeration This pattern consists of a general statement followed by a list of details, examples, quantities, or specification. All of the support material is arranged in the sequence that provides for the most logical transition from one part to the next.

LL Reason or Problem Solution Pattern Reason or Problem Solution This is the pattern in which you advance an idea or in which you support a position. The logic of your position is presented along with various forms of support material such as facts or statistics.

LL Time Pattern Time In this pattern, there is a chronological flow of events or details from one point in time to another.

LL Space Pattern Space People, places, things, or events are described through the use of this pattern. To use this pattern, you start at some logical part, point, or position in the thing or event, and you proceed systematically until it is described.

LL Choosing a Pattern of Presentation Choosing a Pattern of Presentation Topical or enumeration Reason or problem solution Time Space