Question

Jose is suggesting to the dean of his business school that a new course be added at his university after learning about new trends during his internship. He begins his message with reasons and supporting documentation, followed by a topic sentence stating his recommendation. He is using the ________ paragraph plan

Answer 1

The correct answer would be, Jose is using the Indirect Paragraph plan.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Indirect Paragraph Plan, the writer does not directly writes down the purpose or the plan, rather he gradually builds up to the purpose which he states in the body. The evidence, supporting documentation, reasoning, etc are given in the first place of the message, then writer writes the main idea or purpose of the letter or message or writing.

If you think that the reader to whom you are sending the message would likely to have a negative opinion on your writing, then indirect paragraph plan is the best way to approach him.

As in this case, Jose is not sure about the opinion or reaction of the Dean, so he started his message with the evidence, documentation and reasoning and then told his main purpose.