ORGANIZATION

There are 4 ways to organize your thoughts. 1.Chronological order 2.Emphatic order 3.Classification order 4.Argumentative order Note: they’re not mutually exclusive. METHODS OF ORGANIZATION

 First this happened.  Next that happened.  Then the other thing happened.  Finally this last thing happened. CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

 Evidence  More important evidence  Even more important evidence  Oh my goodness, this evidence is so important! EMPHATIC ORDER

Let’s use the example of starting a successful business…  Evidence related to finance  Evidence related to marketing  Evidence related to operations Basically, classify like with like. Note: All the classifications should be equitable. CLASSIFICATION ORDER

Sometimes the structure of a particular type of argument will necessitate that you present your evidence in a particular order. Example, Modus Ponens Deduction:  We know that, if a man is Moroccan, then he is a Muslim.  We also know that Mohammad is Moroccan.  Therefore, we know that Mohammad is a Muslim. ARGUMENTATIVE ORDER

QUESTIONS ON TRANSITION WORDS?

IGNORE: “SYNONYMS” P

 I woke up.  The dog barked.  I called the police.  A burglar arrived at my house.  I heard noises downstairs. WRITE A PARAGRAPH

 Morocco has beautiful mountains.  Morocco’s beaches are the best in the world.  Major cities have excellent food.  The desert is particularly breathtaking.  There are many art galleries.  You can find award-winning architecture. WRITE A PARAGRAPH

 I have a lot to learn from English-speaking fiction authors like Dickens, as well as nonfiction ones like Bentham.  English sounds pretty to my ear.  English skills will help me find a job. WRITE A PARAGRAPH

 All democracies elect their leaders.  Brazil is a democracy.  All elected leaders have to campaign for votes.  ??? WRITE A PARAGRAPH – TRY

INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

 Begin with a broad, general statement of your topic and narrow it down to your thesis statement…  … or use an incident or brief story before making a broad, general statement with your thesis.  Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop.  Explain the importance of your topic to the reader.  Do something fresh like asking one or more questions…  … or using a quotation. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

 End with a summary and a final thought.  Include a thought-provoking question or short series of questions.  Your book recommends this, but I do not.  End with a prediction or recommendation. CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

ACTIVITY P