Deliverables
A two-page (500-word) paper and answers to exercise questions
Step 1Write definitions for patterns of organization.
In a two-page (500-word) paper, write a brief definition or description in your own words for each of the following patterns used to structure the flow of information in a speech:
- Topical Pattern
- Chronological Pattern
- Spatial Pattern
- Causal Pattern
- Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Step 2Read the list below of statements about the topic of friendship.
Determine which of the patterns of organization might be useful to create a logical flow of information for the statements. Select one pattern of organization to use to organize the statements. It can be one of the six that you defined in Step 2 or another one from any of the lesson materials or another source.
Statements About Friendship*
- We develop an acquaintanceship.
- Friendship is an interpersonal relationship between two persons that is characterized by mutual positive regard.
- We meet.
- In order to understand friendships, we need to see what a friendship is and its stages of development.
- Friendship is one of the most important of our interpersonal relationships.
- We develop an intimate friendship.
- Friendships develop through various stages.
- Friendships don't develop full blown but rather go through various stages-from the initial meeting to intimate friendship.
- We develop a casual friendship.
- By understanding friendship we will be in a better position to develop and maintain productive and enjoyable friendships.
- Friendship-an interpersonal relationship characterized by mutual positive regard-is one of our most important assets.
- We develop a close relationship.
- Friendship is vital to all of us.
*These statements are from the Organizing a Scrambled Outline activity on theCourse Compasswebsite
Step 3Arrange the statements about friendship.
Arrange the statements to form a logical flow. Modify your arrangement as many times as needed to fit one of the organizational patterns you learned about in the lesson.
Step 4Write the heading
Introduction.
On the top of a sheet of blank paper, write the headingIntroduction. Determine which statements you would include in the speech introduction. Then fill in the rest of the components of an introduction.
Step 5Write the heading
Body.
On the top of a second sheet of blank paper, write the headingBody. Determine which statements you would include in the body of the speech.
Step 6Write the heading
Conclusion.
On the top of a third sheet of blank paper, write the headingConclusion. Determine which statements you would include in the conclusion of the speech. Then fill in the rest of the components of a conclusion.
Step 7Enter the information.
In your word processing document, enter the headings and associated statements.
Step 8Answer the questions.
- Which pattern of organization did you use to structure the flow of statements?
- Are there any other patterns that you could have potentially used? If so, which one(s)?