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Structuring Documents

The document discusses how to structure documents by introducing the topic, providing context and stating the main idea in the introduction. The body should develop the main idea with evidence and arguments. The conclusion should restate the thesis, summarize major points and answer questions.

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Structuring Documents

The document discusses how to structure documents by introducing the topic, providing context and stating the main idea in the introduction. The body should develop the main idea with evidence and arguments. The conclusion should restate the thesis, summarize major points and answer questions.

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STRUCTURING DOCUMENTS

WHAT IS STRUCTURE?

• Structure refers to the arrangement of words, sentences, and


paragraphs to create a logical flow of ideas. It provides a framework
for you to organize your thoughts around so your writing flows from
one point to the next, making it easy for your readers to understand.
• A good structure breaks down complex ideas into manageable
sections.
 Importance :
• When you structure a talk, you are determining how your key points
are organized. A clear structure is important so your audience can
easily follow what you have to say.
EXAMPLE
WHAT IS THE INTRODUCTION IN
STRUCTURING DOCUMENTS?

• The most common structure for documents consists of an


introduction, body, and conclusion.
• In the introduction, you should introduce the topic, provide some
background or context, and state the main idea or thesis
statement.
• The body should develop this main idea with evidence,
examples, or arguments.
INTRODUCTION

• However, no matter what your writing style is or what kind of


paper you are writing, a good introduction includes at least three
parts:
• A hook to capture the reader's attention.
• Background for context.
• A clearly defined statement or main point of your topic.
• Your introduction provides the necessary background for your
reader to understand your documents purpose and key points.
BODY

• The body defines the document's body. The <body> element


contains all the contents of document, such as headings,
paragraphs, images, hyperlinks, tables, lists, etc. Note: (There
can only be one body element in an document).
• Body is the element that contains the content for the document.
• Body text is the main content or written information within a
design, such as paragraphs, articles, or descriptions.
CONCLUSION

• A conclusion is a presentation of key points and final outcomes


based on collected data. Conclusions should remind the readers
what they have learned and should answer .The main questions
of the document.
• A good conclusion should do a few things:
 Restate your thesis.
 Synthesize or summarize your major points.
 Make the context of your argument clear.
FORMATTING

• Document formatting refers to the way a document is laid out on the


page the way it looks and is visually organized and it addresses
things like margins, spacing, font size, presentation (like bold or
italics), columns, font selection, alignment, and lists.
 Importance
• Proper formatting can facilitate clear communication, signal to the
reader that you are knowledgeable about how to communicate with
others in your field, and convey a degree of professionalism. Proper
citation helps your reader find supporting sources on the subject.
EXAMPLE

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