Organization refers to the structural framework of writing that provides readers with logical progression and completeness of ideas. It includes an introduction that establishes context and scope, a body that elaborates on the introduction, and a conclusion that restates main points and recaps the thesis. The introduction serves as a roadmap and leads readers from general to specific. It can get readers interested through quotes, stories, or important phrases. The body elaborates the introduction using common organizational structures like sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, or problem and solution. The conclusion restates the main points without introducing new ideas.

1. Organization (Structure)
LESSON 1

2. What is ORGANIZATION?
Organization is the structural framework for
writing.
Provides readers with a framework to help them
fulfill their expectations for the text.
Makes it easy for readers to follow the text.
Logical progression and completeness of ideas in
a text.

3. INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
INVERTED
PYRAMID

4. INTRODUCTION
Comes from the Latin verb
introducere, meaning “to lead in”

5. INTRODUCTION
Serves as “road map” to the readers.
Leads the reader from the general area to a particular
topic of inquiry.
Establishes the scope, context, and significance of the
text.

6. HOW TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTION
PURPOSES:
Get the reader interested in your paper.
Tell the reader what you are writing about.
The introduction may explain why the topic is relevant
or why you have written the paper.

7. HOW TO DRAW ATTENTION OF READER
Start with a quote that is related to your topic.
Start with a short story or anecdote related to your topic.
Pull important phrases of your work and use it as a quote
to get you started.

8. BODY
 This is where the elaboration of your introduction takes place.

9. 5 Basic Organizational Structures
1. Sequence
2. Description
3. Cause and effect
4. Compare and contrast
5. Problem and solution

10. CONCLUSION
Restate or recap your main points and your thesis
statement.
Show how you have proven your position.
Must be done with conviction
Must not introduce new ideas that were not covered in
your paper.