The way a text is organized that helps to guide the reader logically through it
Techniques for achieving organization
Physical Format
Signal Words
Structure
Physical Format
An aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the reader, seen in how the text physically appears like headings, subheadings, bullet points, or font emphasis
Physical Format
Marxist ideology has three main theories... (example text provided)
Signal Words
Textual cues that readers can use to follow a text, signaling transitions, ordering of events and concepts, or the writer's chosen text type
Signal Words
Chuck Palahniuk's novel Fight Club greatly influenced me... (example text provided)
Structure
The framework upon which the text is organized, consisting of Beginning (Introduction, Thesis Statement, Hook), Middle (Supporting details), End (Conclusion and Summary)
Text Organization
This property makes a text readable and its message clear.
