$3.$ Organizing Ideas to Show Relationships

After researching the needs of the audience and generating ideas, you will need to organize the collected data. Simple organizational techniques will help provide structure and direction as you prepare to compose.

To compose simple messages, you may need only to make a list of your ideas before writing. Many messages, however, may require you to make an outline to organize your thoughts.

Use the list to answer the question that follows.

The Boston Hotel

High$-$end linens

$600-$thread$-$count sheets

Coffee maker with selected teas

Imported beer

Fresh$-$squeezed juices

Affordability

Food and drink

Double$-$thick bath towels

Silk pillowcases

Raw silk curtains with gold embellishments

$$100/$night four$-$star rooms

Free snacks, shampoo, and conditioner

Free wireless Internet

You have been asked to organize the items on the list into an outline for your supervisor. Your supervisor then sends you an e$-$mail with additional items to add to the list. What are three subpoints listed in the preceding scratch list?

High$-$end linens; free wireless Internet; free snacks, shampoo, and conditioner

$$100/$night four$-$star rooms; free wireless Internet; free snacks, shampoo, and conditioner

Affordability, imported beer, food and drink