methods you may use to organize the information you have gathered to accomplish desired aim in writing to improve your writing draft
techniques
A group of individuals creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously
brainstorming
types of brainstorming
brainsotrming techniques
a topic is examined in 6 viewpoints
cubing
Keep writing without minding spelling or grammar errors. Set a goal (ex. 500 words). The objective is to write whatever comes to mind, then review it later.
free writing
Listing what comes to mind or enumerating. Do not list in outline form.
listing
Also known as clustering or webbing. Involved jotting down ideas on a large surface, then linking related ideas with lines, circles, or color codes
mapping
Communication tool that uses vital symbols to express knowledge, concepts, etc. and relationships between them.
graphic organizer
A diagram that shows relationships between ideas or concepts.
concept map
A central idea with related ideas branching out around it.
webs
A visual diagram that organizes thoughts around one main idea using branches
mind maps
A chart that shows steps or events in order.
flow diagram / sequence chart
Overlapping circles used to show similarities and differences.
venn diagram
A diagram that shows roles or hierarchy in a group or system.
oganizational chart / diagram
A circular chart that shows parts of a whole.
pie chart
A visual representation of data using lines, bars, or points.
graph
Data arranged in rows and columns for easy comparison.
table
General plan of what you intend to write
outline
Uses words or short phrases, shows the main ideas only, uses parallel sentences for heading throughout
topic outline
Uses complete sentences, Shows the main ideas with full explanations, for of outline using sentences for headings throughout
sentence outline
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Number-Letter Format
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1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.2
2.
Decimal Outline Format