Organization and Presentation

A well-organized and well-presented paper enhances the reviewer's ability to keep reading and to follow the argument. To follow the logic of the argument, the reviewer must be able to (1) understand what premises are being presented to support the thesis and (2) easily follow the argument within each premise. The two major means of enhancing organization and presentation involve outlining and the constructive use of word-processing tools. An outline is a tool for organizing the logic of your argument. Headings are used to guide the reader through the logic of the argument. In addition to ensuring that the document is organized so that reviewers can easily follow a logical progression of thought, the material should be presented to maximize readability.