5 Organizational Patterns In Paragraphs

Organizational Patterns of Paragraphs Since most of the information that HKAs will send to customers come from articles or selections, it is important to discuss the patterns by which paragraphs are written. Anticipating the order in which the material will be presented helps put the facts into perspective and to see how the parts fit into the whole. For example, if the selection begins by indicating that there are 4 important components of management, be alert to look for 4 key phrases. Likewise, if a comparison is suggested, note the points that are similar in nature. For material that shows cause and effect, expect the linkage and note the relationship. The mind responds to logical patterns; relating the small parts to the whole simplifies complexities of the material. Although key signal words help in identifying a pattern, a particular paragraph can be a mixture of different patterns.

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: in addition, another, for example, also, several, a number of

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: for example, for instance, such as, similar to, specifically, to illustrate, much like, in the same way as

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: above, across, along, appears to be, as in, behind, below, beside, between, looks like, outside, under, down, near, over, in front of, onto, such as, to the right/left, on top of

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: between, below, about, left, alongside, here, outside, around, close to, far, right, over, away, side, near, in, into, beside, middle, next to, beyond, north, east, on, opposite, over, south, there, inside, in front of, under, these, out, behind, across, this, adjacent, above, toward, west, by, upon

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: is defined as, means, is described as, is called, refers to, term, concept

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: A,B,C; after; afterward; always; as soon as; at last; before; during; earlier; finally; first,second,third; following; for one thing; immediately; last; initially; into (far into the night); later; in the first place; meanwhile; next; not long after; now; o'clock; on (date); on time; preceding; since; soon; then; today; until; when; while

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: and, also, another, again, finally, first of all, a final reason, furthermore, in addition, last of all, likewise, more, moreover, next, one reason, other, secondly, similarly, too, with

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: also, although, analogous to, and, as opposed to, as well as, best, better, bigger than, both, but, compared with, different, different from, either, either...or, even, even though, half, however, in common, instead of, in the same way, less, less than, like, more than, most, as much as, opposite, on the other hand, or, otherwise, parallels, rather, same, similar, similar to, similarly, smaller than, still, then, though, too, while, yet

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: although, but, conversely, despite, different from, even though, however, in contrast, instead of, in spite of, nevertheless, otherwise, the opposite, on the contrary, yet, rather, on the other hand, still, while, though

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: accordingly, as a result of, because, begins with, consequently, effects of, finally, first, for this reason, hence, how, how to, if...then, in order to, is caused by, leads/led to, made, may be due to, next, on that account, so that, steps involved, therefore, thus, when...then

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: if, unless, without, while, as, so that, until, whether, since, but

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: when, lately, at the same time, once, immediately, already, final, during, now, little by little, after awhile

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: a major development, a significant factor, a primary concern, a key feature, a major event, a vital force, a central issue, a distinctive quality, above all, by the way, especially important, especially relevant, especially valuable, important to note, it all boils down to, most of all, most noteworthy, more than anything else, of course, pay particular attention to, remember that, should be noted, the most substantial issue, the main value, the basic concept, the crux of the matter, the chief outcome, the principal item

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: additionally, because of, consequently, for example, furthermore, however, in fact, last of all, never, second, truly, always, clearly, finally, for instance, generally, if...then, in summary, moreover, not only...but also, therefore, typically, as a result, conclusively, in conclusion, first, from this we see, hence, in conclusion, it could be argued that, most convincing, often third

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Signal words: almost, maybe, except, nearly, seems like, sort of, if, could, should, might, was reported, probably, looks like, some, alleged, reputed, purported (Remember, these words may signal that the information is just a hearsay.)

Patterns with Sample Signal Words ,[object Object],Nonword Signals: exclamation point (!), underline , italics, bold type, subheads like The Conclusion, indentation of a paragraph, graphic illustrations, numbered points (1, 2, 3,), very short sentence (Stop war.), “quotation marks”

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