Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information

Question 1

• a process of writing down specific topics/ideas gathered from different sources
• It involves documenting and coming up with a list of topics.
• Composed of major points with sub-details for each. The sub list may be a short explanation or example of the major point.
  - can be an individual or a group

Answer 1

BRAINSTORMING

Question 2

• You describe the topic
• Compare and contrast it
• What do you associate it with something
• Analyze it
• Apply it
• Argue for or against it

Answer 2

CUBING

Question 3

another way of brainstorming, you may set a time limit and several words or pages. Just write- It allows someone to work without inhibitions

Answer 3

FREEWRITING

Question 4

• Just list a topic. Then, make a sub-list of things you could write about each topic.
• At this point, do not outline yet, because an outline
• can limit your creativity.

Answer 4

LISTING

Question 5

• A graphic form of the listing is _ which is sometimes called webbing or clustering.
• It involves writing down ideas and then making connections by associating similar ideas with color-coded circles or underlined dominant themes, or using distinct patterns and then showing the relationship by linking with the lines

Answer 5

MAPPING

Question 6

• the last technique in brainstorming.
• You must search from the library or websites and make a list or map of the new ideas. This technique requires you to write the main topic and write down all related concepts below it.

Answer 6

RESEARCHING

Question 7

what are the FIVE STRATEGIES IN BRAINSTORMING?

IMPORTANT

Answer 7

• cubing
• freewriting
• listing
• mapping
• researching

Question 8

• uses visual symbols that express thought ideas, knowledge concepts, and the relationships between them.
• As a communication tool, it makes it easier for writers to classify their ideas and to communicate them to others.
• It is often done before writing. It helps the writers to be more coherent.

Answer 8

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Question 9

3 TYPES OF GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

BVT

IMPORTANT

Answer 9

• basic outline
• venn diagram
• topical organizer

Question 10

thesis statement or idea

Answer 10

basic outline

Question 11

used when the writer compares and contras the elements. This diagram helps visualize the similarities and differences.

Answer 11

venn diagram

Question 12

allows the writer to map out their idea.

Answer 12

topical organizer

Question 13

two types of topical organizer

Answer 13

hierarchical topical organizer
bubble topical organizer

Question 14

is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay. It usually comes near the end of your introduction.

Answer 14

thesis statement

Question 15

It uses phrases only. There are no sentences. Verbal may be used.

Answer 15

topic outline

Question 16

the same as a topic outline except you use complete sentences instead of words or phrases. Complete sentences create clarity and can advance you one step closer to a draft in the writing process.

Answer 16

sentence outline