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The document discusses different methods for organizing information and ideas when conducting research, including brainstorming lists, graphic organizers, outlining, and sentence outlining. It provides examples and explanations of how each method works and how to properly structure them.

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Brainstorming List

The document discusses different methods for organizing information and ideas when conducting research, including brainstorming lists, graphic organizers, outlining, and sentence outlining. It provides examples and explanations of how each method works and how to properly structure them.

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Brainstorming List

One of the most popular means to determine which information


will be the most relevant to a text is making a brainstorming
list. It is used in both academic and professional settings.
Brainstorming is done mainly to collect thoughts and is
most effective in group settings. When a group decides to decide
what project to work on and starts to determine which branches
of information it will need to cover, it is better to have more
people to work together. A brainstorming list will allow everyone
to get their ideas in, explain why, and have those ideas reviewed
later once everyone has had turn in discussing the topic they
would like to cover.
Ultimately, brainstorming is the technique used to break
through the barriers of hesitation, allowing everyone to share
ideas as much as they could, and then ultimately selecting the
most necessary ones.
How Works?
1. The first step is to decide the general or primary
topic.
2. Once you have decided on your primary topic and
the angle you will be aiming for, it is time to get ideas
from everyone.
3. Once everyone has had the chance to present their
ideas, it is time to revisit the list.
4. Once the list has been sufficiently narrowed down
to the most essential for your topic, you can divide the
information among yourselves, with this list as a
guide or an outline for the final product.
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A graphic organizer differentiates itself from the
simple brainstorming list by virtue of visual
emphasis. This is a technique that is also used on
both academic and professional settings, but unlike
brainstorming, it is most useful to the individual
researcher. It is an excellent means of organizing
concepts and ideas, especially if the idea s to be
presented to a bigger audience. It keeps the flow of
information steady and concise.
How a Graphic Organizer
Works?
1. One begins with a primary assigned or selected topic.
2. From the center of your graphic web called nucleus, begin
branching out to the subcategories that you would like to
cover.
3. From this point, every sub-branch can extend or flow down
to its own branch.
4. Once you created a large web of information, start weeding
out any subsections that you think might be irrelevant or do
not necessarily has to be covered by your research.
5. Starting from the top levels going down, you can now form
the ideas into an outline, using the “tree” of the graphic
organizer, cluster from major to minor ideas down to the
lowest branch.
The Outline and the
Thesis Statement
The Outline is considered as a plan for your writing
project, which is usually presented in the form of a list. It
is divided into headings (major topics) and subheadings
(subtopics). Headings and subheadings are separated so
that it would be easy to distinguish the main points from
the supporting ideas.

A Thesis statement, on the other hand, is the idea that ties


your entire writing project together. It is the primary
premise of the research which you will then develop,
support, and explain through examples and evidence. A
strong thesis statement will help you create a more concise
outline, which in turn will help you write a more
comprehensive paper.
Topic Outline
This organization method is one of the most straightforward.
A topic outline is simply a systematic arrangement of ideas,
using broad topics in the form of words or simple phrases as
headers.
How to make a Topic
outline?
1. Determine he first level of subheadings.

2. Immediately beneath these headings, indent your


line.

3. Once you have completed all your subheadings


with the topics that will be covered for your paper,
you can begin gathering the information necessary
that will fall under those headings.

4. Remember to keep things concise and cover only


the topics you need to attain your paper’s goal.
 
Example:

Thesis Statement: Negative Effects of Divorce on Adolescents

I. Family Problems
A. Custodial: Noncustodial Conflicts
B. Extended Family
C. Adolescent’s Age

II. Economic Problems


A. Child Support
B. The Custodial Parents’ Job Training
C. Lower Standard of Living
D. Possible Relocation
1. Poorer Neighborhood
2. New School

III. Peer Problems


A. Loss of Friends
B. Relationships with the Opposite Sex
 

Sentence Outline
This is also known as expanded outline. In a sentence
outline, instead of the single word and phrase that covers the
topics, the researcher puts in a sentence that describes the
major topic and the minor topic, as well as the subtopics
following the headings.
The sentence outline is best used after a narrowed-down
brainstorming session, whereas, once the topics have been
selected, the research can begin from a jump-off point of one
or two sentences that set the tone pace for the subheading.
How to make a Sentence
outline?
 
1. Begin in the sentence outline with a thesis
statement.

2. Using complete declarative sentences, make the


points that you need to answer in order to adequately
confirm or prove your thesis statement.

3. Start making the outline itself putting down entries


in complete sentences, starting from major points to
minor points (using the subheadings) in the
framework.

4. Repeat this entire process until all your major


points and minor points have been exhausted.
 
Example:

Thesis Statement: Negative Effects of Divorce on Adolescents

I. When family conflicts arise as a result of divorce, adolescents suffer.


A. During the first year, these young people may be depressed due to conflicts between the
custodial and noncustodial parents.
B. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are often restricted by visitation provisions.
C. Almost without exception, adolescents find divorce very painful, but they react in differing
degrees depending on their age.

II. Some of the most negative effects on adolescents may be associated with economic problems.
A. The family will most probably experience a lower standard of living due to the cost of
maintaining two households.
B. Some custodial parents have poor job skills and must train themselves before entering the
the job market.
C. The low standard of living may result in misunderstanding and conflicts within the family.
D. The deteriorated standard of living often causes relocation.
1. The family may have to move to a poorer neighborhood in order to cut costs.
2. As a result, the adolescent may have to attend a different school.

III. Adolescents from divorced families often experience peer problems.


A. Due to relocation and prejudice, adolescents may lose friends.
B. The lack of a solid relationship with both parents affects an adolescent’s attitude toward the
opposite sex.

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