4.3 Methods
of
Development
Methods of Development
Comparing and Contrasting: a
method of building in detail in which you compare one subject to
another subject. In the process of writing, you show how the subjects
are similar (compare) and how they are different (contrast).
Making an Order: a
method of organizing details. Details could be described from top to
bottom, bottom to top, by date, time, distance etc. Ordering is
effective for summarizing steps and explaining events.
Defining by Key Features: a
method of building in detail by describing key or important details of
the subject.
Defining by Familiar or
Related Examples: a method of building detail in which you
present closely related items.
Using Cause and Effect: a
method of building detail by making connections between a result and
the events that came before it.
Showing with a Story: a
method of building in detail through a personal narrative.
Classifying and Explaining
Characteristics: : a method of buiding in detail by placing
something in a known group or category and explaining the groups
characteristics.
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