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Differences

Nonverbal messages

First method of discipline

Second method of discipline

Verbal messages

First method of discipline

Second method of discipline

Reward/reinforcement

First method of discipline

Second method of discipline

Or, the general outline may look like this:

Similarities

First method of discipline

Nonverbal messages

Verbal messages

Reward/reinforcement

Second method of discipline

Nonverbal messages

Verbal messages

Reward/reinforcement

Differences

First method of discipline

Nonverbal messages

Verbal messages

Reward/reinforcement

Second method of discipline

Nonverbal messages

Verbal messages

Reward/reinforcement

[For a sample paper developed by the similarities-differences pattern, see the Sample
Workplace Writing online in Comparison and Contrast at http://www.wiley.com/go/wnw
studentwritinghandbook.]

How items are organized within the specific patterns determines the paper’s emphasis.
[See emphasis in the Glossary.]

STEP 4: Prewriting—Organizing the Parts

Next, determine which details you will discuss first and last. Think about the set of sub-
jects and details listed earlier in this section. The writer must decide whether nonverbal