152 Patterns of Organization

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15-2 Patterns of Organization

• A successful presentation has clearly organized
  main points.

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Spatial
Topical
Sequential
Patterns of Organization
Cause-Effect
Chronological
M. M. Sequence
Problem-Solution
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Chronological Order

• Used mainly in informative presentations.
• Arranged according to the time something occurs.
• Categorizes the points as past, present, and
  future.
• Know how its used in presentations. (pg. 490)

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Sequential Order
Like the steps in changing the oil in a car.

• Arranged in the steps of some process.
• Used in any presentation that instructs someone
  how to do something.
• Your main points are the steps in the process.
  (see pg. 491)

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Spatial Order

• Arranged according to how the topic is put
  together.
• You discuss the topic left to right, top to
  bottom, etc.
• Weather forecasters use Spatial Order.

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Topical Order

• Main points are related because they all fit in a
  general category.
• Points are usually introduced in order of
  importance.
• This is one of the more flexible orders.
• Often used in persuasive presentations.

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Cause Effect Organization
All students should read and study at LEAST three
hours a week. If they did, they would make
better grades.

• The first part the cause brings about some
  action.
• The second part would focus on the effects of
  the cause.
• Can be used in informational or persuasive.

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Problem Solution Organization

• The first step describes THE PROBLEM.
• Next, you give a solution!
• Usually used to persuade your audience to take
  some action.

Auto Exhaust Pollution
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Monroes Motivated Sequence

• Named after a communication expert, its a
  five-part strategy designed for people who wish
  to PERSUADE/MOTIVATE others to take IMMEDIATE
  action.
• All people have needs, they can be persuaded by
  claims that satisfy those needs.

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One - ATTENTION

• You must get the attention of the audience.

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Two - Need

• At this point, you make the audience aware of
  some need that exists!
• By the end of this step, the audience should be
  ready to hear what is necessary to satisfy this
  need.

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Three - Satisfaction

• This is where you show the audience a solution
  for the NEED you just explained.
• You should include enough details for the
  audience to completely understand what you are
  talking about.

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Four - Visualization

• Help your audience SEE the benefits of your
  solution.
• BE DESCRIPTIVE - Vivid imagery will help them
  know they will profit from your solution.

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Five - Action

• This is where you tell people exactly what you
  want them to buy, do, or get and how to do it.
• Complete this step by reminding them of how they
  will benefit by doing this action.

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Look over outline example

• Under each main idea list your supporting
  information.
• You may use words, phrases, or complete
  sentences.