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DEVELOPING MAIN POINTS
Clarity Tells audience what you
want them to learn Relevance
Must relate specifically to topic
Balance Each main point must
have equal value
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-CHRONOLOGICAL
Time sequence History of an event
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-SPATIAL
Parts to an object Parts to a room
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-TOPICAL
Similar theme Key words/phrases
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-NARRATIVE
Tell a story Introducing a
person tribute
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-CAUSE/EFFECT
“Because of ____ the effect is…”
Most common with persuasive presentations
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN-PROBLEM/SOLUTION
“There is a problem…..
“I have a solution”
TRANSITIONS
Bridge between main points
“REVIEW/PREVIEW”
ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE
Typing characteristics Headings=all caps Main points=roman
numerals Major sub-points=capital
letter Minor sub-point=numerals
ORGANIZING YOUR OUTLINE
Main points Complete sentence Proper pattern 2-5
Major sub-points Supports main points 2 per main point minimum Word/phrase
Minor sub-points Visual aids attribution