In chapter 3 a main section of the text is on clustering and concept mapping which are very useful tools for generating ideas for an essay or paper. "in a cluster or concept map, you construct a visual representation of your ideas--how they might connect to each other." A cluster map is used by having one main idea in the center and simply stem ideas from the main idea for example if you have a main idea of animals some of the stems could include things such as habitat and predators. Concept maps are also very useful for being a more clear representation of cause and effect such as how two things are related. Another useful tool for generating ideas is the flowchart.
Flowcharts are visual representations of how an idea or event flows. "a flowchart indicates how things move throw a system. An example of when a flowchart would be useful is when describing the process of a relationship, meeting the person - dating the person - marrying the person.
In my opinion concept mapping and flow charts are very useful when designing and writing an essay or paper for school or another reason including as a citizen, as a professional and as a friend or family member. By creating a concept map or flowchart your ideas are much clearer and easier to see and there for they make it easier to organize your thoughts into one flowing paper.
Flowcharts are visual representations of how an idea or event flows. "a flowchart indicates how things move throw a system. An example of when a flowchart would be useful is when describing the process of a relationship, meeting the person - dating the person - marrying the person.
In my opinion concept mapping and flow charts are very useful when designing and writing an essay or paper for school or another reason including as a citizen, as a professional and as a friend or family member. By creating a concept map or flowchart your ideas are much clearer and easier to see and there for they make it easier to organize your thoughts into one flowing paper.
Aaron,
ReplyDeleteHave you ever used concept mapping or flow charts? How would they help on a specific assignment? Rather than summarize the text, give me a few examples of what you like, why you liked it, and maybe how it applies to your own academic writing.
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