ENGAGING LECTURE TIP 7 Logical Patterns

Communication is often most effective when it consists of a clearly organized set of ideas that follows a consistent and logical pattern. There are many different Logical Patterns, such as chronological order, cause-and-effect, spatial order, topical order, and so forth. Using a solid Logical Pattern to improve communication effectiveness is critical for lecturers and students. For lecturers, a solid structure provides a blueprint for the lecture, giving it focus and direction. For students, clear organization enhances the ease of understanding and remembering the information presented.

Lecture content should suggest a Logical Pattern that follows naturally. As Fink (2013) observes when talking about ...

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