ORGANIZING

INFORMATION THROUGH
BRAINSTORMING
READING AND THINKING STRATEGIES
ACROSS TEXT TYPES
 Organizing information is necessary in the
prewriting stage. It helps you narrow down the
topics for your paper. You can use several
techniques for selecting and organizing
information. Making a brainstorming list is one of
those techniques.
 Brainstorming helps you generate topics and narrow them
down to one. It improves your creative thinking skills and
deepens your understanding of a possible topic.

 On a brainstorming list you simply jot down all the words

or ideas that come to mind about a topic. You can make the
list when you have many ideas; you can cross out some of
them as you limit the topic. Also, you can refer to the list
later on when your mind goes blank as you write.
 Benefits of making or
having a brainstorming list
• It allows you to generate ideas
quickly.

• It helps you recall information

about a topic.
 TO MAKE A BRAINSTORMING LIST…..
 start by writing down a general topic
 write all the words or phrases that you can think of in relation
to the topic.
 You can mark these by using bullet points. Do not feel pressured to
come up with a coherent piece of writing yet. Simply allow yourself
to generate as many ideas as you can about the topic.
EXAMPLE:
GENERAL TOPIC: COLLEGE COURSE

 my interests
 my skills

 long-term plan

 school prestige

 cost of schooling

 course requirements

 financial status

 practicality

 demand

 parents' approval
 You can also make a brainstorming list based on a thesis
statement. The thesis statement is the main idea,
argument, or purpose of your paper. After writing your
thesis statement, list any word, phrase, or statement that
you can think of that is related to the topic. Do not
restrict yourself to the sequence of ideas.
SHOULD PARENTS CHOOSE THE COURSE OR CAREER
FOR THEIR CHILDREN, OR SHOULD THEIR CHILDREN
MAKE THE CHOICE THEMSELVES?
 Thesis statement: Children and not their parents should choose
their course or career.

 They know themselves best.

 They know their strengths and weaknesses.
 They will be more willing to learn if they are doing what they want
to do.
 They are more likely to succeed if they pursue their dream.
 They will look forward to their daily classes or work.
 Gain more confidence
 Personal happiness
SUMMARY
 Making a brainstorming list is a technique for selecting
and organizing information. On this list you put any
word or phrase you can think of that is related to your
topic. Keep in mind that you need not write in complete
sentences. Simply generate as many ideas as you can
about the topic.
TIME FOR AN ACTIVITY!
 Computer addiction  Friendzone
 Water conservation  Social media

 Air pollution  Coping with parent’s

 Coping with heartache expectations

 Dealing with peer  K-Pop/Anime

pressure  Online games

 Dealing with stress  Pimple problems

 Cyber bullying