Organizational Patterns (Overview)

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What is an Organizational Pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way to arrange information or ideas in a structured format to make it easier to understand.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in writing?

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'Problem and Solution' is an organizational pattern where a problem is presented, followed by one or more solutions.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast'?

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'Compare and Contrast' is an organizational pattern that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'Cause and Effect'.

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'Cause and Effect' is an organizational pattern that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is 'Sequential/Chronological' order?

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'Sequential/Chronological' order is an organizational pattern that arranges events in the order they occur in time.

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What does 'Enumeration/Listing' mean?

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'Enumeration/Listing' is an organizational pattern that presents items or ideas in a list format.

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What is a 'Concept/Definition'?

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A 'Concept/Definition' is an organizational pattern that explains a specific idea or term and provides its meaning.

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Give an example of 'Problem and Solution'.

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Example: A student struggles with online classes (problem) and decides to create a study schedule (solution).

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How would you use 'Compare and Contrast' in writing?

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You could write about two different animals, discussing how they are similar and different.

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Provide an example of 'Cause and Effect'.

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Example: If you don't water a plant (cause), it will wilt (effect).