7.+Graphic+Organizer

=‍ This step is due in printed form at the end of your English class on = =‍ Friday, February 10. = = (MRS. CASSADY'S CLASSES MAY SUBMIT THE GO DIRECTLY TO HER ANYTIME ON FRIDAY BY 3:00 PM. This is due to the conflicting information on the HOME WIKI and the neon green sheet) = = =
 * Graphic Organizer (GO) **
 * __Purpose__: The graphic organizer is designed to be a visual tool to help you: **

‍ 2. evaluate which areas of the topic are the most important to support your thesis
So, use visual tools to organize your work. Consider using images/shapes, lines/arrows, font: size color // style // placement on the page 1. Write your thesis on your graphic organizer (GO). 2. Read your topic proposal and highlight each of the main categories of supporting evidence. 3. Write the key word(s) for each category on your graphic organizer. 4. Determine which categories are the most important for supporting your thesis, and use visual tools on your graphic organizer to represent the order information will appear in your paper. 5. Include notes/sources/information/points to make on the GO to show yourself that you have the necessary research and support to make that argument on each topic. 6. HINT: The more detailed and specific you can be with your material at this stage, the more easily it transforms into a written paper next week. 7. Make whatever changes to the generic format of your selected GO so it fits with YOUR information and needs for your paper.
 * __Guidelines__: **

Here are some sources where you can find ideas for graphic organizers: [] [] (Enchanted Learning requires a subscription; if you see a format that you like, google it to find a free one!) [|graphic organizer.doc] (used last year by English students)
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