R&W: Selecting & Organizing Information

Brainstorming

A group technique for producing many ideas about a specific problem within a limited time.

Idea List

A technique where the main topic is written down and all related ideas are listed beneath it.

Idea Map

A visual representation showing ideas and how they connect with one another.

Outline

A plan or summary of a writing project arranged into headings and subheadings.

Rules in brainstorming

A guideline stating that ideas must not be judged or rejected during brainstorming.

A rule encouraging the generation of as many ideas as possible.

A rule allowing bold and unusual ideas to spark creativity.

A rule encouraging participants to build on and modify others’ ideas.

Knowledge Map

Another term for graphic organizer emphasizing visual learning.

Graphic organizer

Uses visual symbols to express knowledge,

Concept map

Central idea, hierarchical relationships with the most important concepts placed at the top

Flow diagram/Sequence chart

Series of steps or events in the order in which they take place. Troubleshooting

Compare/contrast or Venn diagram

identify the similarities and differences between two or more concepts

Cause and effect diagram

Highlights the direct relationship between direct events or concepts. One of the most beneficial organizers because of its many applications in all subject areas using FISHBONE DIAGRAM

Topic outline

Lists words or phrases that arranges your ideas hierarchically, showing which are main and sub points in the sequence you want and will talk about

Sentence outline

Lists complete sentences like a mini-thesis statement about that mini topic. It expresses the specific and complete idea that section of the paper will cover as part of proving the overall thesis

Cause & Effect diagram

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Compare/contrast or Venn diagram

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Flow diagram/sequence chart

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Concept map

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Idea map

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Idea list

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