MODULE 2: TECHNIQUES IN SELECTING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION

An informal way of generating ideas and exploring topic

Brainstorming

Creating a list of ideas and keywords

Idea list

Cluster Visualizing relationships between ideas using a map or diagram

Idea Map

Exploring a topic from different perspectives

(e.g., describe, compare, analyze)

Cubing

Writing freely without stopping or editin

Free Writing

Gathering information from external sources to inform ideas

Researching

Visual tools for organizing and structuring information

Graphic Organizer

Comparing and contrasting two or more ideas

Venn Diagram

Showing relationships between ideas or concepts

Network Tree

Visualizing ideas and relationships around a central topic

Spider Map

Identifying problems and potential solutions

Problem-Solution Map

Organizing events in chronological order

Timeline

the structure of a story or narrative

Plot Diagram

Showing the sequence of events

Series of Event Chain

Identifying causes and effects of a problem

Fish Bone Map

Showing a process or cycle of events

Cycle

Organizing ideas around topics or headings

Topic Outline

Using complete sentences to outline main points

Sentence Outline

To structure and organize ideas for writing or presentation

Purpose

Helps to clarify ideas, ensure logical flow, and guide the writing proces

Benefits