Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way to structure information in writing to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the 'Problem and Solution' organizational pattern?

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The 'Problem and Solution' pattern presents an issue and then discusses ways to address or solve it.

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What is the 'Cause and Effect' organizational pattern?

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The 'Cause and Effect' pattern explains why something happens (the cause) and the result of that action (the effect).

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What are signal words for 'Problem and Solution'?

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Signal words include: solution, resolve, answer, and fix.

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What are signal words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Signal words include: because, therefore, as a result, and due to.

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What is the 'Description/Generalization' organizational pattern?

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The 'Description/Generalization' pattern provides details about a topic or generalizes information about it.

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What are signal words for 'Description/Generalization'?

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Signal words include: for example, such as, and in addition.

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What is the 'Compare and Contrast' organizational pattern?

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The 'Compare and Contrast' pattern discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Signal words include: similarly, on the other hand, and however.

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What is the 'Chronology' organizational pattern?

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The 'Chronology' pattern presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.