Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information

TECHNIQUES IN SELECTING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION
The various techniques in selecting and organizing information are the

brainstorming list, graphic organizer, topic outline, and sentence outline.
Brainstorming includes cubic, free writing, listing, mapping, and researching. The
graphic organizer includes the basic outline, Venn Diagram, and topical organizers.
There are two types of topical organizers: the hierarchical topical organizer and
bubble topical organizer.
A.
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorming is a process of writing down specific topics gathered from

different sources. It involves documenting and coming up with a list of
topics. The brainstorming list is composed of major points with sub-details
for each. The sublist may be a short explanation or example of the major
point.
This brainstorming can be an individual or a group. Using this
technique, the ideas are easily gathered from the members.

Here are some guidelines on how brainstorming works:
1.
Enumerate the ideas and try to evaluate them.
2.
Select possible topics and list subtopics under each topic.
3.
You may draw lines, arrows, or stars, to show connections between

various topics.
The various techniques in selecting and organizing information are the brainstorming list,
graphic organizer, topic outline, and sentence outline. Brainstorming includes cubic, free
writing, listing, mapping, and researching. The graphic organizer includes the basic
outline, Venn Diagram, and topical organizers. There are two types of topical organizers:
the hierarchical topical organizer and bubble topical organizer.
A. BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorming is a process of writing down specific topics gathered from different
sources. It involves documenting and coming up with a list of topics. The brainstorming
list is composed of major points with sub-details for each. The sublist may be a short
explanation or example of the major point.
This brainstorming can be an individual or a group. Using this technique, the ideas are
easily gathered from the members. Here are some guidelines on how brainstorming
works:
1. Enumerate the ideas and try to evaluate them.
2. Select possible topics and list subtopics under each topic.
3. You may draw lines, arrows, or stars, to show connections between various topics.
4. Eliminate the topics that will not provide enough information, then free to write.
B. GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
A graphic organizer 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.
There are three types of graphic organizers. These are the Basic Outline, Venn Diagram,
and Topical Organizer. Here are some examples of graphic organizer:
BASIC OUTLINE
Thesis Statement or Major Idea
I. Topic Sentence or Main Idea
A. Supporting Detail
1. Example
a. Detail
b. Detail
2. Example
B. Supporting Detail
Venn Diagram
The Venn diagram is used when the writer compares and contrasts
the elements. This diagram helps visualize the similarities and differences.
VENN DIAGRAM
The Venn diagram is used when the writer compares and contrasts the elements. This
diagram helps visualize the similarities and differences.
TOPICAL ORGANIZER
The topical organizer allows the writer to map out their idea. There are a hierarchical
topical organizer and the bubble topical organizer
C. OUTLINE
It is another way of organizing information. It organizes materials hierarchically and
sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Use “Roman
Numerals” for the top-level, ‘capital letters’ in the alphabet for the next level, ‘Arabic
Numerals’ for the next level, and then ‘lowercase letters’ for the next level. Each numeral or
letter is followed by a period, and each item is capitalized.
There are two general types of outlines-the sentence outline and the topic outline. The
sentence outline is done by using sentences, while the topic outline uses words or phrases

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TECHNIQUES IN SELECTING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION

The various techniques in selecting and organizing information are the

Brainstorming is a process of writing down specific topics gathered from

This brainstorming can be an individual or a group. Using this

technique, the ideas are easily gathered from the members.

Enumerate the ideas and try to evaluate them.

Select possible topics and list subtopics under each topic.

You may draw lines, arrows, or stars, to show connections between

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