T E C H N I QU E S I N
SELECTING AND
ORGANIZING
I N F O R M AT I O N
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
❑Distinguish between and among techniques in
selecting and organizing information;
❑Determine which information is the most
relevant by creating a brainstorming list;
❑Organize information effectively using various
graphic organizers; and
❑Create an outline as a guide in writing.
PONDER ON:
•Have you ever found yourself staring blankly at
the paper or computer for a long time with no
direction in mind?
•Did you experience having difficulties in coming
up with ideas?
•Or have you tried writing a few sentences over
and over yet, they do not seem right to you?
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:
LET’S ENGAGE
•Group yourselves into five (5), then find one group
(with the same number of members) that you will
interview. Each group will interview each other’s
group. Ask them about the set of information listed
below. Afterward, organize the information you
have gathered according to four categories that
your group will choose from the set below. Write a
one-paragraph summary about your findings.
• Full name (first name, middle name, and last name)
• Complete address
• Birthdate (month, date, and year)
• Gender
• Number of siblings
• Hobbies
• Zodiac sign
• Favorite color
• Favorite subject
• Favorite dessert
Selecting and organizing
information is an important
INTRODUCTION
step to be done before
actually proceeding to the
task of a writing text.
•It is commonly done by
writing down words,
BRAINSTORMING experiences, names of
LIST people or places, events,
or whatever that comes
to mind because they
may be useful for the
composition.
•A tool made up of
GRAPHIC
ORGANIZER diagrams or symbol that
provides organized and
systemized set of
information.
CHART
This is a representation of a set of
information in the form of pie slices, bars,
or lines.
VENN DIAGRAM
It shows all possible logical relations
between sets of information.
FLOW CHART
It aims to show the process that one has to
follow.
KWL CHART
Designed to help identify what a learner
already knows, what he/she wants to know,
and what he/she learned.
SPIDER MAP
It shows the main idea in the center and its
sub-ideas on each leg that surrounds the
main idea.
OUTLINE: •It is done by creating a
TOPIC AND literal outline that
SENTECE3
categorizes information
into main points and
sub-points.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
I. All throughout history,
I. Introduction about people have been
Study Methods researching the best
study methods available
to make studying more
efficient and effective.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
II. Studying Hard Versus II. Among the best study
Studying Smart methods are studying hard and
A. Comparison between studying smart.
Studying Hard & A. Studying Hard & Studying
Studying Smart Smart are both commonly
B. Contrast between sed by various people.
Studying Hard & B. Studying Smart promotes
Studying Smart better retention and
understanding, so it is
more effective than
studying hard.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
III. Tips on Studying III. There are useful tips
Smart on studying smart.
A. Review Often A. Make studying a habit
B. Understand by reviewing often.
Concept B. Instead of memorizing
the key ideas, try to
understand the
concepts one by one
for efficient learning.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
III. Tips on Studying C. Aside from using
Smart handouts provided by the
C. Use Study Materials teachers, make use of
1. Flash Cards other study materials to
enhance learning.
2. Reviewers
1. Create flash cards
from written words.
2. Create reviewers that
fit one’s study habits.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
III. Tips on Studying D. Take breaks from studying
Smart every once in a while to
D. Take Breaks avoid fatigue and stress.
E. Teach Others E. Teach other about what
F. Join Study Groups you have leaned to test how
much you know.
F. Joining study groups can
help you as you have friends
to review with.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
IV. Importance of IV. It is important to know
Making the Right that studying takes up
Choice between both time and effort so
Studying Hard and you should be able to
Studying Smart choose which study
method us best to use:
studying hard or smart.
TOPIC OUTLINE SENTENCE OUTLINE
V. Conclusion on V. To ensure better
Which is the Right retention and
Choice between understanding, choosing
Studying Hard and to study smart over
Studying Smart studying hard is the hard
choice.
PRACTICE ACTIVITIES: RECITATION
•Match the topic on the left side to the
sentence outline on the right side.
•Develop a sentence outline based in
the given topic.
TOPIC SENTENCE OUTLINE
a. The sound of silence is deafening.
1. Technology
b. The most important treasure that
2. Education
your parents can leave you is
3. Computer education.
4. Television shows c. Violence in television shows
5. Silence influence the young viewers.
d. Technology plays a very important
role in one’s life.
e. The multitasking capabilities of
computers make the work in
newsrooms easier.
1. Filipino movies
2. Vices
3. As a senior high school student
4. Commercials on TV
5. Traffic
6. The environment
7. Anime shows
8. Global warming
9. Teenage pregnancy
10. Crime rate in the Philippines
• Traditional Method –
OUTLINE: makes use of Roman
TRADITIONAL numerals, big and small
AND MODERN letters of the alphabet and
METHOD
Hindu-Arabic numerals.
• Modern Method – makes
use of Hindu-Arabic
numerals only.
TRADITIONAL MODERN
I. The Nature of 1. The Nature of business
business Report Report Writing
Writing 1.1 Definition of Business
A. Definition of Report Writing
Business Report 1.2 Importance of
Writing Business Report Writing
B. Importance of
Business Report
Writing
TRADITIONAL MODERN
C. Characteristics of 1.3 Characteristics of
Business Report Writing Business Report Writing
1. Completeness 1.3.1 Completeness
2. Concreteness 1.3.2 Concreteness
3. Conciseness 1.3.3 Conciseness
4. Correctness 1.3.4 Correctness
a. Grammar [Link] Grammar
b. Mechanics [Link] Mechanics
TRADITIONAL MODERN
II. Kinds of Business 2. Kinds of Business Reports
Reports 2.1 Formal Reports
A. Formal Reports 2.2 Informal Reports
B. Informal Reports 2.2.1 Routine Reports
1. Routine Reports 2.2.2 Special Reports
2. Special Reports 2.2.2.1Progress Reports
a. Progress Reports [Link] Conference Reports
b. Conference Reports [Link] Proposal Reports
c. Proposal Reports
This is now your chance to develop
your writing skills!