DEVELOPING MAIN POINTS Clarity Tells audience what you want them to learn Relevance Must relate specifically to topic Balance Each main point must.

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