5. Orders of Development

5. Orders of Development

A consistent order of development should be used in the outline, and
orders usually should not be mixed. Orders of development include
 Inductive
 Deductive
 Chronological
 Geographical
 Analysis and synthesis
 Spatial
 Directional
 Simple to complex
6. Types of Outlines
There are three major types of outlines:
 Topic outline
 Sentence outline
 Paragraph outline
The easiest and most frequently used type is the topic outline. The topic outline may be
drawn up quickly and easily, with little time needed to formulate complete sentences and
paragraphs. Points listed in a topic outline may be moved from one section to another
easily.
Example: Topic Outline (decimal system)
1.Incentive systems to increase productivity
1.1 Merchandise awards
1.2 Money awards
1.21 On the basis of sales
1.22 On the basis of production
1.221 Cost savings secured
1.222 Increased units over base
2.Equipment changes to increase productivity
7. Writing the First Draft
Once the writer has carefully thought through the topic, defined the problem and purpose
of the communication, identified the reader, and drawn up a tentative outline, he/she is
ready to write the first draft.
Turning out that first draft should be carried through in a satisfactory writing
environment. For most of us that means a clear desk, plenty of paper, and no distractions.
Others might add soft background music. Whatever your cup of tea, the environment
should be arranged as expertly as possible to set the right climate for you.
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8. Choosing the Words
Although the choice of words is absolutely vital to evoke the precise image in the
reader‟s mind, the writer should be primarily concerned with getting ideas and concepts
on paper as quickly and as completely as possible when writing the first draft. At a later
time the exact word can be found, the alliterative phrase can be developed, or the simile
or metaphor injected.
9. Choosing the Sentences
Even in the first draft, the writer should become accustomed to using complex sentences
so that the writing has variety and rhythm. Certainly, there is nothing wrong with simple
and compound sentences. However, using too many of either gives writing an air of
repetition, or dullness, or boredom.
The complex sentence may be short or long, fast or slow, soft or loud. In a word, it has
variety, and variety is one of the factors that make writing interesting.
10. Choosing the Paragraphs
Paragraphs may be
 Expository (providing explanation)
 Informational
 Transitional (making a bridge)
 Emphatic, or
 Persuasive.