Purposes and Patterns for Writing
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Patterns for Writing:

The patterns for writing refer to the methods of organizing information.  When you present information to someone, you must find a logical way to organize it.  Your purpose for writing along with the subject you are writing about will determine the pattern of organization. 

There are four basic patterns of organization:

Classification
organizes information by taking items and grouping them in categories.

Evaluation
organizes information by making a judgment about something and using criteria to evaluate it.

Narration
organizes information by time.  

 

Division
organizes information by taking one item and dividing it into its key parts. 

Classification

Evaluation

Narration

Division
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