EXERCISE 2

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EXERCISE 2

  • For each of the lettered topics that follow, identify the best organizational pattern for a discussion of the subject. For example, a discussion of distance education and on-campus courses could be organized using the comparison-and-contrast pattern. Write a brief explanation of why the organizational pattern you chose for each topic would be the best one to use. (Use each of the organizational patterns discussed in this chapter at least once.)
    • how to register for courses at your college or university
    • how you propose to reduce the time required to register for classes or to change a schedule
    • your car’s dashboard
    • the current price of gasoline
    • advances in manufacturing technology
    • the reasons you chose your college or major
    • a student organization on your campus
    • two music-streaming services
    • tablet computers
    • how you propose to increase the ties between your college or university and local business and industry
    • college courses
    • increased security at airports
    • the room in which you are sitting
    • the three most important changes you would like to see at your school
    • a guitar
    • cooperative education and internships for college students
    • how to prepare for a job interview