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When trying to convince someone of something, what approach might you take?
When trying to convince someone of something, what approach might you take?
- Alternate between important and non-important points
- Jump randomly between points
- Start with your least important point and work up to your most powerful idea (correct)
- Start with your most important point
What is the main difference between comparing and contrasting?
What is the main difference between comparing and contrasting?
- Comparing is for differences, contrasting is for similarities and differences
- Comparing is for similarities, contrasting is for differences and similarities
- Comparing finds ways things are different, while contrasting finds ways they are alike
- Comparing finds ways things are alike, while contrasting finds ways they are different (correct)
What is an effective way to organize a problem and solution essay?
What is an effective way to organize a problem and solution essay?
- Alternate between problem and solution in each paragraph
- Write the solution first, then explain the problem
- Write everything about the problem and then everything about the solution
- Write about different parts of the problem and a solution for each part (correct)
In a general and specific type of writing, what might you explain first?
In a general and specific type of writing, what might you explain first?
What is the main goal when explaining how something happened?
What is the main goal when explaining how something happened?
What is the primary goal of organizing ideas when writing a paper?
What is the primary goal of organizing ideas when writing a paper?
What type of paper is typically organized in a chronological order?
What type of paper is typically organized in a chronological order?
How can you organize ideas when writing about a physical space?
How can you organize ideas when writing about a physical space?
What is the benefit of organizing ideas by importance?
What is the benefit of organizing ideas by importance?
What is the common mistake to avoid when writing a narrative paper?
What is the common mistake to avoid when writing a narrative paper?
What is a key consideration when organizing ideas for a narrative paper?
What is a key consideration when organizing ideas for a narrative paper?
How can organizing by location help when writing a description paper?
How can organizing by location help when writing a description paper?
What is an effective way to organize ideas when writing about a topic with many elements?
What is an effective way to organize ideas when writing about a topic with many elements?
Why is it important to organize ideas when writing a paper?
Why is it important to organize ideas when writing a paper?
What is a common error to avoid when writing a narrative paper?
What is a common error to avoid when writing a narrative paper?
When writing to convince someone, what strategy might be used?
When writing to convince someone, what strategy might be used?
What is a key difference between the two ways of organizing a comparison/contrast paper?
What is a key difference between the two ways of organizing a comparison/contrast paper?
In a problem and solution paper, what approach can be used?
In a problem and solution paper, what approach can be used?
What is the purpose of explaining general categories in a general and specific type of writing?
What is the purpose of explaining general categories in a general and specific type of writing?
What is the main goal when explaining how something happened?
What is the main goal when explaining how something happened?
Study Notes
Organizing Ideas for Writing
- Sorting out ideas for a paper is similar to organizing everyday items, such as socks or songs on a playlist.
Types of Organization
Narrative
- Organize ideas in order, first, second, third, and so on.
- Ensure events are in the correct sequence to avoid confusion.
Organizing in Space
- Organize ideas based on location, from one side to another, from center outwards, bottom to top, and so on.
- Useful for describing a small or large space, such as a room or a neighborhood.
By Importance
- Start with the most important idea, or begin with the least important and build up to the most powerful idea.
- Useful for persuasive writing, such as convincing someone to change a rule or add a feature.
Comparison/Contrast
- Two ways to organize: all similarities together, then all differences together, or alternating between similarities and differences.
- Useful for highlighting similarities and differences between two things, such as two friends or sports.
Problem and Solution
- Two ways to organize: all problem aspects, then all solution aspects, or alternating between problem and solution for each part.
- Useful for explaining how to solve a problem, such as fixing a bicycle.
General and Specific
- Organize general categories, then provide specific examples.
- Useful for explaining broad topics, such as garden weeds, with specific examples like dandelions and thistles.
Cause and Effect
- Identify main reasons why something happened, then explain how each cause led to a specific effect.
- Useful for explaining how an event occurred, such as a team winning a game or yeast causing bread to rise.
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Description
Learn how to sort out ideas for writing a paper, including narrative and informative writing. Get tips for organizing your thoughts and ideas before writing.
