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Page 1: Techniques in Organizing Information
Introduction to various methods for organizing information effectively.
Page 2: Check Your Knowledge!
Question posed about personal methods for organizing ideas.
Page 3: Check Your Knowledge!
Prompt to brainstorm ideas related to "gadgets."
Page 4: Reading and Writing Skills
Definition of techniques in writing as methods to organize gathered information to achieve writing goals and improve writing quality.
Page 5: Reading and Writing Skills: Basic Techniques in Organizing Information
Overview of fundamental techniques for organizing information in writing.
Page 6: A. Brainstorming
Definition: A creativity technique for identifying solutions by gathering spontaneous ideas from a group.
Page 7: A. Brainstorming
Alex Faickney Osborn popularized brainstorming in 1953 in his book "Applied Imagination" to help individuals generate ideas collaboratively.
Page 8: Four Brainstorming Tips Suggested by Mark Nichol
Introduction to effective tips for successful brainstorming sessions.
Page 9: A.1. Cubing
Definition: A method examining a topic from six viewpoints:
What is the topic?
What is it like or unlike?
What does it make you think of?
What are its parts?
How can it be used?
How can you support or oppose it?
Page 10: A.2. Free Writing
Definition: Continuous writing without regard for errors, focusing on quantity to later identify a specific topic of interest, e.g., setting a goal of 500 words.
Page 11: A.3. Listing
Definition: Writing down all ideas without organizing them into an outline to prevent limiting creativity during brainstorming.
Page 12: A.4. Mapping
Definition: Also known as clustering or webbing, this graphical approach connects themed ideas using patterns and lines on a large surface.
Page 13: B. Graphic Organizers
Definition: Visual tools like knowledge maps and concept maps that visually express relationships between ideas and concepts.
Page 14: B. Graphic Organizers
Purpose: To facilitate learning and improve the writer's ability to explain ideas through visual representation of relationships.
Page 15: Types of Graphic Organizers Which You Can Use in Writing
Overview of various graphic organizers available for organizing writing topics.
Page 16: B.1. Concept Maps
Definition: Visual tools that illustrate relationships between concepts, linked by descriptive words.
Page 17: B.1. Concept Maps
Example Map:
Connections shown between concepts like Oxygen, Trees, Wood, Humans, and their interrelated significances.
Page 18: B.2. Webs
Definition: Visual representation showing how different information categories relate to one another.
Page 19: B.2. Webs
Example of categories under topics like Political Events, Literature, Music & Art, Historical Periods, and Influential People.
Page 20: B.3. Mind Maps
Definition: Hierarchical visual representations featuring a central idea with branched associated topics or ideas.
Page 21: B.3. Mind Maps
Example of a mind map showing various aspects of life such as sleep, health, stress, diet, and exercise.
Page 22: B.4. Flow Diagram or Sequence Chart
Definition: Organizers that illustrate steps or events sequentially, useful for outlining tales or scientific procedures.
Page 23: B.4. Flow Diagram or Sequence Chart
Example: An admission procedure showing medical examination, document verification, and admission status.
Page 24: B.5. Venn Diagram
Definition: Visual tool for identifying similarities and differences among concepts.
Page 25: B.5. Venn Diagram
Example illustrating overlap and differences between different categories.
Page 26: B.6. Organizational Chart or Diagram
Definition: A chart illustrating the structural hierarchy of an organization.
Page 27: B.6. Organizational Chart or Diagram
Sample organizational layout showing various departments and their hierarchy from Chairman to different functional departments.
Page 28: B.7. Pie Chart
Definition: Circular graphs divided into slices to represent numerical proportions.
Page 29: B.7. Pie Chart
Example of a recommended diet distribution across different food groups.
Page 30: B.8. Graph
Definition: A set of points denoting a given relation, common types include line and bar graphs.
Page 31: B.8.a. Line Graph
Example: Graphing the number of people in a store at different times of the day.
Page 32: B.8.b. Bar Graph
Example: Representing hours worked per week over several weeks using a bar graph.
Page 33: B.9. Table
Definition: An organized arrangement of data in rows and columns for easy reference.
Page 34: B.9. Table
Example: Arrangement of polynomial terms categorized by type (Binomial, Trinomial, Monomial).
Page 35: C. Outline
Definition: A general plan detailing the intended writing project, classifying information and establishing connections to the topic.
Page 36: C.1. Topic Outline
A type of outline using parallel phrases for all headings.
Page 37: C.2. Sentence Outline
A type of outline that utilizes complete sentences for the headings.
Page 38: C. Outline
Two outline formats available:
Number-Letter Format
Decimal Outline Format
Page 39: Number-Letter Format
Description of number-letter organization using Roman numerals for main headings and letters for the subheadings.
Page 40: Number-Letter Format
Example of how a number-letter outline is structured.
Page 41: Decimal Outline Format
Description of decimal outlining, using Arabic numerals for main headings and subheadings.
Page 42: Decimal Outline Format
Example of the decimal outline format structure.
Page 43: Activity Time!
Engagement prompt for students to apply techniques learned in the lesson or materials.
Page 44: Topic: The Sentence
Outline example detailing sentence structure and types.
Page 45: Activity Prompt
Task for students to discuss and organize thoughts on current problems facing the country using specific techniques.
Page 46: Quiz Reminder
Announcement to prepare for an upcoming quiz in the next meeting.
