The document discusses different formats for organizing syllabus material, including linear, modular, cyclical, matrix, and story-line formats. The linear format organizes material by level of difficulty, while the modular format organizes by themes rather than complexity. The cyclical format presents material in repeating cycles based on student needs or difficulty. The matrix format organizes material by themes or situations based on student needs, not complexity. Finally, the story-line format presents material as part of a narrative that builds over the course of a semester or term.