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Unit16

I’m finding it hard to organize my thoughts.

Clare: Hello Jacob! How are you doing?
Jacob: Well, I’m actually having a little trouble with my upcoming presentation.
Clare: Oh. Where is the difficulty arising from?
Jacob: There are several points that I wish to discuss, but I’m having a hard time choosing which
ones to include.
Clare: If it would not be possible to include them all, then it would be probably best to
pick the most relevant ones.
Jacob: I’m finding it hard to organize my thoughts. How do you think I should do it?
Clare: It might be best to first put down on paper all the important points you wish to include in
your presentation.
Jacob: Okay.
Clare: From then on, you might find it easier to prioritize certain ideas.
Jacob: You’re probably right. It could also facilitate the arrangement of subjects for a more
cohesive flow of information.
Clare: Just don’t be in a hurry. Hurrying things will make your work even harder.
Jacob: I’ll bear that in mind, Clare.
Clare: In choosing priorities just maintain a keen mind and a sound decision.
Jacob: I’ll try to concentrate more on what I really wanted to discuss so I’ll arrive with my priori-
ties. I’ll choose which are the most important.
Clare: Yes, proper organization of information is important to help the listeners understand the
presentation easily.
Jacob: I agree. Thanks very much!

1. How is organizing information relevant to you?

Sample answer:
I’m often involved in presenting new products to prospective clients, so organizing
information is important. I need to cite the merits of a particular product and properly
present them. Being organized will make me look more prepared and knowledge-
able.

2. When was the last time that you had to organize a set of information?

Sample answer:
I had to write a report comparing a new service plan to an older and more widely-
used one. I had to gather information about them and determine the advantages and

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