Arranging Information in Useful Forms

Outline/Mapping

Choosing an appropriate topic Alphabetizing

Noting relationships

Prioritizing

Sequencing

Giving specific examples

Using sub topics

Giving supporting details

Using cognitive maps to organize ideas

Notes

Listening for a purpose

Thinking critically

Identifying and asking questions

Following directions

Writing

Noting key ideas

Organizing materials

Summarizing

Giving supporting details

Using abbreviations and symbols

Listing

Illustrating

Write/Speak and Summarize

Selecting important ideas

Organizing

Being comprehensive

Being concise

Articulating concepts clearly

Using correct grammar and punctuation

Creating bibliographies

Write with the appropriate style for the intended audience.

Records

Organize

Be concise

Use forms and graphic organizers to record data

File information in hard and electronic formats

Create records for appropriate audiences

Written by Dr. Loretta Kuse and Dr. Hildegard Kuse