Latin for "it does not follow"; presenting an idea or conclusion that does not logically follow the previous idea or conclusion

1. Non Sequitur

Latin for "it does not follow"; presenting an idea or conclusion that does not logically follow the previous idea or conclusion.

2. Problem-Solution Organization

Organization by discussing first a problem and then its various solutions.

3. Cause-and-Effect Organization

Organization by discussing a situation and its causes, or a situation and its effects.

4. Refutation

Organization according to objections your listeners may have to your ideas and arguments.

5. Motivated Sequence

Alan H. Monroe's five step plan for organizing a persuasive message: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action.

6. Visualization

A word Picture of the future.

7. Positive Visualization

A word picture of how much better things will be if a solution is implemented.

8. Negative Visualization

A word picture of how much worse things will be id a solution is not implemented; a fear appeal.