ORGANIZING INFORMATION
This site allows you to practice your outlining skill. It is supported by the Internet
Public Library:
http://www.ipl.org/teen/aplus/linksorganizing.htm
DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE
Provides general guidance on how to develop an outline.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/Files/63.html
DEVELOPING AN HIERARCHICAL OUTLINE
This site provides a nicely done, illustrated example of constructing an outline.
http://www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/class4.html
A SAMPLE OUTLINE
This address will provide a detailed sample of an outline for a term paper; it can also
help you develop a strategy for organizing your next speech.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/Files/64.html
CLUSTERING IDEAS
Clustering is technique that allows you to explore many ideas as soon as they occur to
you. Like brainstorming or free associating, clustering allows you to begin even before
your have a clearly formulated organizational strategy.
http://www.urich.edu/~writing/wweb/cluster.htm
CONCEPT MAPPING
Concept mapping, illustrated on this site, can help you develop a strategy to organize
major idea.
http://www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/class1.html
EXPLORING IDEAS THROUGH "CUBING"
Cubing is a technique that allows a writer or speaker to explore various aspects of a
topic, which forces you to think and re-think a topic.
http://www.urich.edu/-writing/cubing.html
Which of the methods described in the links will be effective for your presentation? Why?
Which of the methods will not be effective for your presentation? Why?
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