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Order of Organization - Written Report

The document discusses five common methods for organizing written reports: chronological order, spatial order, order of importance, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. It provides examples and definitions for each method. Chronological order involves arranging content in the sequence events occurred. Spatial order conveys how objects are arranged in a space. Order of importance ranks items by their significance. Cause and effect examines reasons for outcomes. Compare and contrast explores similarities and differences between two or more topics. The document aims to help writers select an organizational structure suited to their content and purpose.

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Order of Organization - Written Report

The document discusses five common methods for organizing written reports: chronological order, spatial order, order of importance, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. It provides examples and definitions for each method. Chronological order involves arranging content in the sequence events occurred. Spatial order conveys how objects are arranged in a space. Order of importance ranks items by their significance. Cause and effect examines reasons for outcomes. Compare and contrast explores similarities and differences between two or more topics. The document aims to help writers select an organizational structure suited to their content and purpose.

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Order of

Organization
Written Report

Prepared by:
Garcia, Tricia Queenie Mae V.
Guk-ong, John Harold B.
Order of Organization

 Understanding the order of organization is essential in conveying information coherently


and logically. Whether in writing, visualization, or physical arrangement.

 The method of organization you choose for your essay is just as important as its content.

 The way you structure your essay helps your readers draw connections between the body
and the thesis.

This discussion covers the five ways on how to organize an actual writing:
 Chronological Order
 Spatial Order
 Order of Importance
 Cause and Effect
 Compare and Contrast

Chronological order
 It ensures a linear journey through time, mapping out each step or event as it unfolds.
This structure is frequently likened to a timeline, where every tick mark represents a
distinct occasion with a specific, non-negotiable position in the temporal sequence.

Chronological order is used for the following purposes:


 to explain the history of an event or a topic
 to tell a story or relate an experience
 to explain how to do or to make something

For example, an essay about the history of the airline industry would begin with its conception
and progress through essential events up to the present day.

This method uses transition words such as “then,” “after that,” and “finally.”

Biography
An author narrates a person's life story starting from birth, moving through significant
milestones, and culminating in their later years or death.

How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides on cooking recipes or assembling furniture are presented in exact order,
ensuring the process is logical and outcomes successful.

History Books
Events are recorded in the order they occurred to preserve the integrity of the historical timeline,
which provides readers with an accurate understanding of the past.
Spatial order
 It conveys the arrangement of objects using their physical relationship within a particular
space. It describes items based on their position and relation to one another, often
following a path that one's eyes might naturally take when scanning a scene.

Spatial order is less common in college writing and is best used for the following purposes:
 helping readers visualize something as you want them to see it
 evoking a scene using the senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, sound)

For example, an essay that describes a microscope or the parts of a guitar would use spatial
order. You create a picture for the reader.

The view must move in an orderly, logical progression, giving the reader clear directional
signals such as (“to the left is…,” “above that…,” “on the back is…”)

For instance, in descriptive writing, an author might start with elements in the foreground,
gradually moving to items in the background.

Interior Design
Describing a room from the entryway to the furthest wall. So detailing each piece of furniture
and decor helps readers visualize the space.

Art Critique
Analyzing a painting by moving from the elements in the bottom left corner systematically to the
top right, exploring the use of space and depth.

Maps and Directions


Offering turn-by-turn directions based on physical landmarks and geographical features. This
one guides readers through a city or a hiking trail.

Order of Importance
 This type of pattern is often seen in essays, which focus on a single topic with supporting
details. The most important idea is described in the writing first, followed by the second
most important, then the third, and so on.
 This is also a common organizational pattern for argumentative essays, in which the most
important reasons for the writer's position are placed first, followed by less significant
reasons.
It is best used for the following purposes:
 Persuading and convincing
 Ranking items by their importance, benefit, or significance
 Illustrating a situation, problem, or solution
Cause and Effect
 This pattern is used to show the different causes and effects of various conditions.
 Paragraphs structured as cause and effect explain reasons why something happened or
the effects of something.
 Causes: because, because of, for, since, stems from, one cause is, one reason is, leads to,
causes, creates, yields, produces, due to, breeds, for this reason
 Effects: consequently, results in, one result is, therefore, thus, as a result, hence

What is the basic structure of a Cause and Effect Essay?

Introduction
 Describe the event or situation your essay will explore.
 Include a thesis statement that illustrates your thoughts on the main cause or effect of the
event or situation.
Body Paragraphs (Causes)
 Start with what you feel is the main cause of the event, providing evidence to back up
your argument.
 Follow that up with descriptions of secondary causes.
Body Paragraphs (Effects)
 Discuss the main effect that came out of the causes that you illustrated in the previous
paragraphs.
 Provide evidence to back up your argument.
 Subsequent paragraphs can then discuss other effects worth noting.
Conclusion
 Reiterate your thesis statement.
 Consider further questions that could be explored within your cause-and-effect analysis,
including other effects or other potential causes

Tips for Writing a Cause and Effect Essay


 Keep Asking Yourself “Why” and “What Happened”
 Consider the Many Causes and/or Effects of Any Topic
Comparison and Contrast
 It is a text structure or pattern of organization where the similarities and differences of
two or more things are explored.
 Discusses similarities and/or differences among ideas, theories, concepts, objects, or
persons.
 Similarities: both, also, similarly, like, likewise, too, as well as, resembles,
correspondingly, in the same way, to compare, in comparison, share
 Differences: unlike, differs from, in contrast, on the other hand, instead, despite,
nevertheless, however, in spite of, whereas, as opposed to

Compare and Contrast Essay Template: General Format and Structure


 The structure of a compare and contrast essay will depend largely on your subjects and
the amount of space and time that you have, which might not always fit a five-paragraph
essay assignment.
In its most basic form, a compare and contrast essay could look like:
An introduction that provides background context and a thesis stating what you’re comparing
and why.
A body paragraph discussing the similarities between the two subjects.
A body paragraph discussing the differences between the two subjects.
A conclusion that restates the thesis and looks at further potential questions for consideration.

Tips for Writing a Comparison and Contrast Essay


 Address both similarities and differences
 Make sure you have a clear thesis statement
 Use clear transitions
 Structure your paper
REFERENCES:

Cause and Effect Essay Examples. (n.d.). Retrieved from YourDictionary:


https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/cause-effect-essay-examples
Compare and Contrast Essay Examples. (n.d.). Retrieved from YourDictionary:
https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/compare-contrast-essay-examples
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Compare and contrast. Retrieved from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/comparecontrast
Study.com. (n.d.). Organizational patterns for writing: Purpose and types. Retrieved from
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