LEARNING GUIDE 3: PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT IN WRITING Flashcards
8 developments of writing namely
- Development by Description
- Development by Narration
- Development by Comparison and Contrast
- Development by Definition
- Development by Classification,
- Development by Cause and Effect,
- Development by Problem and Solution, and
- Development by Persuasion.
help us sort out information and align or shape paragraphs or essays. They can help organize an outline or depending on the purpose they can determine the form that a paper will take
Patterns of development
is to recreate, invent, or visually present a person, place, event, or action so that the reader can picture that which is being _____. It is heavily based on sensory details: sight, sound, smell, feel, taste.
Development by Description
is to tell a story or relate an event. especially useful tool for sequencing or putting details and information into some kind of logical order
Development by Narration
focuses on similarities between things
comparison
focuses on their differences
contrast
3rd development
Development by Comparison and Contrast
moves beyond a dictionary definition to deeply examine a word or concept as we actually use and understand it. It also means to explain what something is.
Development by Definition
writer’s way of systematically sorting or arranging people, things, or ideas with shared characteristics into classes
Development by Classification
According to _____, “…The supporting details in classification are examples or explanations of what is in each category. The examples in classification are the various items that fall within each category. These are important because readers may not be familiar with your categories.”
Susan Anker
helps us understand why something happened and tells us what happened
Development by Cause and Effect
why it happened
Cause
What happened
Effect
knowing and identifying what the problem is and then providing or presenting a logical and realistic solution to it
Development by Problem and Solution
is any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty
problem
is the act of solving a problem, question, etc.
solution
Things to consider when doing a problem-solution
a. you have to describe the problem vividly;
b. you have to convince your readers that this problem has to be addressed;
c. you need to propose a solution;
d. you have to argue that the proposed solution is practical, feasible, and workable; and
e. you have to explain why the presented solution is better than other possible solutions.
not only to influence the belief of his readers but also to convince them to have the same perspective towards his presented idea or topic.
Development by Persuasion
Techniques in development by persuasion
(a) evidence, (b) presenting examples, and (c) attacking an opposing view.
can create impact and can establish credibility.
Evidence
Classification of evidence
a. statistics,
b. verifiable facts,
c. statements of the expert authorities, and
d. research findings.
you have a different or contradicting opinion from one stated before. To prove your reasons for going against someone else’s idea, you may also use pieces of evidence to validate your judgment.
Attacking an opposing view
