4. Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information

Question 1

Techniques in selecting and organizing information

Answer 1

(1) the brainstorming list, (2) the
graphic organizer, (3) the topic outline, and (4) the sentence outline.

Question 2

to come up with ideas for the topic you
have in mind. This is when you think about as many
ideas that relate to your chosen general topic. These
ideas can be single words or phrases, as long as it is
clear to you and you are guided on how to arrange your
ideas.

Answer 2

Brainstorming

Question 3

This helps you effectively
communicate as you express concepts, knowledge, ideas
and relationships between them. _________ use visual symbols to facilitate easy understanding of key
points. Furthermore, it helps you identify and classify key
ideas.

Answer 3

Graphic Organizer

Question 4

is an arrangement
of ideas that shows the main points
and sub-points of the topic of the
composition using words and
phrases.

The main points and sub-points in are stated in an
order that reflects the method of
development you are to employ in
organizing your composition.

Answer 4

Topic outline

Question 5

s an arrangement of ideas that
shows the main points and sub-points of the topic
of the composition in sentences. It provides a
clearer picture of the writer’s thoughts and
purposes in developing the composition as each
sentence used as sub- points expresses the specific
and complete idea for each main point. Thus, it can
make you sure enough you are being adequately
specific, rather than being general in dealing with
the topic.

Answer 5

Sentence Outline