DEVELOPING MAIN POINTS

Clarity Tells audience what you

want them to learn Relevance

Must relate specifically to topic

Balance Each main point must

have equal value

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-CHRONOLOGICAL

Time sequence History of an event

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-SPATIAL

Parts to an object Parts to a room

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-TOPICAL

Similar theme Key words/phrases

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-NARRATIVE

Tell a story Introducing a

person tribute

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-CAUSE/EFFECT

“Because of ____ the effect is…”

Most common with persuasive presentations

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-PROBLEM/SOLUTION

“There is a problem…..

“I have a solution”

TRANSITIONS

Bridge between main points

“REVIEW/PREVIEW”

ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE

Typing characteristics Headings=all caps Main points=roman

numerals Major sub-points=capital

letter Minor sub-point=numerals

ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE

Main points Complete sentence Proper pattern 2-5

Major sub-points Supports main points 2 per main point minimum Word/phrase

Minor sub-points Visual aids attribution