Question

1. Identify the best organizational pattern for a discussion of each of the subjects that follows. For example, a discussion of distance education and on-campus courses could be organized using the comparison-and-contrast pattern. Write a brief explanation supporting your selection. (use each of the organization pattern, discussed in this chapter at least once.

A.how to register for courses at your college or university.

B. how you propose to reduce the time required to register for classes or to change your schedule.

C. your car’s dashboard.

D. the current price of gasoline.

E. the reasons you chose your college or major

F. two music-streaming service.

G. MP3 players

H. college courses

I. increased security in airports

J. how to prepare for a job interview.

Answer 1

A. Sequencial pattern here is the step by step procedure of how to register oneself at university.  

B. Chronological pattern- this pattern is with respect to time as a factor. How to change a schedule and make adjustments for other courses.

C. Cause and effect pattern - the car dashboard shows various driving speeds, fuel use, acceleration etc. and their effect on each other. If speed is high more fuel is used. This pattern shows important relationships between variables.

D. Cause and effect pattern - information about current prices of gasoline are obtained to make decisions about consumption of other goods as prices affect budget. So there is a clear cause and effect visible here.

E. Advantages and Disadvantages pattern : Why a college was chosen means what were the merits and demerits of a choosen option. Both sides of the matter is delved into without having a persuasive stance.

F. Compare and contrast - two music streaming devices are compared to understand its features with respect to each other. This is similar to advantage- disadvantage pattern except that the context of pros and cons are specific to each other.

G. Topical Pattern for Mp3 players - lists the prices, types features, brands of players, grouping them different groups and subgroups.

H . Topical pattern - describes the types of courses available in college , segregates them into different lists.

I. Problem solution pattern - increased security at airports is the solution for challenges in internal security.

J. Advantages and disadvantages pattern- in such pattern pros and cons of the matter is discussed. In preparation of job interviews what are the things that has to be kept in mind while preparing for job interviews.