Modes of Development - Handbook Definitions

Process Analysis

Instructions to accomplish something or analysis of how something was accomplished

Problem/Solution

Problem is identified and one or more solutions are proposed

Analysis

A topic is divided into its constituent parts, then the relationship between the parts is identified

Cause/Effect

Topic was caused by or the topic resulted in

Compare/Contrast

One item or topic compared (similarities) or contrasted (differences) to another

Definition

Topic is or topic belongs to a class, usually followed by characteristics that do and do not define the class

Description

A spatial sequence that conveys an objective or subjective description of a person, place, thing

Exemplification

Generalization supported by examples

Narration

Writer relates a story or anecdote

Classification

Topic is broken into distinct categories

Argument

Topic is defended or recommended