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Structure and Organization in Writing
Structure and Organization in Writing
Organization in
Writing
(The Importance of Structure in Composition Writing)
Composition
In the literary sense, the word composition
(Latin word componere meaning "to put
together") is the way a writer assembles
words and sentences to create a coherent and
meaningful work.
Composition can also mean the activity of
writing, the nature of the subject of a piece of
writing, the piece of writing itself.
Four Main
Types of Writing
• Expository
• Persuasive
• Narrative
• Descriptive
Expository Persuasive
Writing in which Writing that states the
author's purpose is to opinion of the writer and
inform or explain the attempts to influence the
subject to the reader. reader .
Narrative Descriptive
A type of expository writing
Writing in which the that uses the five senses to
author tells a story. The paint a picture for the reader.
story could be fact or This writing incorporates
fiction. imagery and specific details.
Introduction
The introduction should contain the topic
Parts of a
sentence and a brief description of the topic.
This answers the question WHAT
(1 paragraph with 3-5 sentences)
Composition Body
The body expounds the topic by presenting
salient points of justification this answers
the question WHY and HOW
(3 paragraphs with 3-5 sentences)
Conclusion
The conclusion is the resolution, and it
concludes a realization in the form of
values, morals, lessons, suggestion, and
recommendations.
(1 paragraph with 3-5 sentences)
The Introduction usually include the following information:
• General topic introduction (background context, combined with an interesting and
informative beginning that is likely to grasp the reader's attention and encourage
them to read on.)
• The focus of the essay (so that the reader is better able to more accurately
pinpoint what aspect of the general topic is under review or being discussed.)
• Draws together the main ideas of the essay in a summary of the major
points/arguments raised in the body and how they are related
3 Reasons Why Structure is Crucial to our
Writing Success
It helps the writing flow
Happy
Writing!
References:
Davison, L. (2023). Here Are The 3 Reasons Structure Is So Essential To Creative Writing —
Derbyshire Writing School. Derbyshire Writing School.
https://www.derbyshirewritingschool.com/blog/why-structure-is-important-for-our-stories
The Writers’ Studio. (2021, May 20). The Power of Structure - The Writers’ Studio. The Writers’
Studio. https://www.writerstudio.com.au/about-writing/the-power-of-structure/
LibGuides: CIPPET Study Support: Structuring your work and paragraphing. (n.d.).
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/cippet/writing-structure