Text organization refers to how a text is organized to help readers follow and understand the information presented. There are a number of standard forms that help text organization when writing. This text organization guide will help you logically guide your readers through your text.
Text Organization: Referring to Ideas Already Presented
Pronouns and determiners are used to refer to ideas, points or opinions that you have previously introduced, or will immediately introduce. Here is a quick review of pronouns and determiners with examples.
Pronouns
Remember that ideas, opinions and arguments are considered objects in English which take object pronouns.
it / it / its -> singular
they / them / their -> plural
Examples:
Its importance can not be underestimated.
It now becomes clear that their role in production is vital.
The government has given it ample consideration, but rejected its validity.
Determiners
this / that -> singular
these / those -> plural
Jefferson referred to those as unnecessary complications.
Make sure that pronouns and determiners are clearly defined either before, or immediately after their introduction in order to avoid confusion.
Examples:
The need for economic growth is vital to any society. Without it, societies become defensive and ... ('it' refers to 'need for economic growth)
These are vital for any job: interest, skills, manners... ('these' refers to 'interest, skills, manners')
