3. Division
• Breaks down a single unit into subunits
• Effective method for making sense of a
complex structure
• Ex. Three New Yorks
1. New York for the native
2. New York for the commuter
3. New York for the transplant
7. Purpose
• Demonstrate a particular point
• Help writers and readers make choices
• What’s yours?!
– Determines categories
– Determines pattern of organization
8. Thesis
• Presents the categories that you will be
using
Ex. “Eventually, though, I was able to
divide all stereo buyers into four
categories: the looks buyer, the wattage
buyer, the price buyer, and the quality
buyer.”
10. • Easily organized
• Divisions reflect categories:
– Three Types of Stereo Shoppers
1. The Looks Buyer
a) Least respected
b) Appearance of stereo paramount
2. The Wattage Buyer
a) More respected
b) Volume level capability paramount
3. The Price Buyer
a) Understood but not respected
b) Cost concerns paramount