RR #8 Wadsworth Ch. 11

In chapter 11 of the Wadsworth Guide to Research, it tells us that after we explore patterns of organization, we much then pick a style that supports our research and rhetorical situation. It tells us to decide on a pattern of argument and determine how to organize the argument that you are constructing. Common argument patterns are evaluation, comparison and contrast, definition, proposal, and cause and effect. Common presentational patterns include least important to most important, most important to least important, and chronological organization. The introduction and conclusion of your argument are very important in catching the audience's attention. The introduction needs to be able to draw the reader in, and make them want to continue reader. The conclusion should be a review of what was discussed and should motivate the audience to go out and do something with the information. The last consideration is how you are going to present your research, or your method of delivery. The most common form is an academic essay, which uses the IMRAD format. Intoduction, methodology, results, analysis, and discussion is the described format.