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Why Use A Document Plan?Why Use A Document Plan?
Creating a document plan will:Help you to stay on track Identify gaps in your research or
logic before you start to writeHelp prevent writer’s blockAllow you to own the writing
process rather the writing process owning you
Develop A PlanDevelop A Plan
1. Choose your topic2. Brainstorm3. Identify connections 4. Theme your ideas5. Create a conceptual map (mind-map)6. Identify your thesis statement/research
question, sections, paragraphs, and evidence
Choose Topic & Brainstorm Ideas
What makes RRU unique?
Peacocks
Focus on teamwork
Online & F2F learning
Gardens
Applied programs
Returning learners
Gardens
Animals
Educational programs
Royal Roads University
history
Military history
Ghosts
Hiking paths
Peacocks
DeerOnline and F2F
instruction
Learners returning to
school
Focus on teamwork
Interesting plants on campus
Applied focus
Cougars
Skunk cabbages
What makes RRU unique?
Dunsmuirs
First Nations history on site
Royal Roads Military College
Life-long learning
Unique ecosystems
2. Brainstorm
Keep brainstorming until you run out of ideas. Don’t worry whether or not your ideas make sense at this stage – record everything that comes to mind and you can assess the ideas at the next stage.
3. Identify Connections
Identify the connections between your ideas. In this case, colours are used to indicate ideas that “belong” together. Also, decide at this stage if some ideas should be saved for another project.
4. Theme Your Ideas
HistoryHistory First Nations The Dunsmuirs Royal Roads Military College Royal Roads University
WildlifeWildlife Cougars Deer Peacocks
Hatley ParkHatley Park Unique ecosystems Gardens Hiking paths
Educational programsEducational programs Focus on life-long learning Workplace learners Applied focus Blended model of delivery
5. Create Your Document Plan
Linear Outline
A linear outline contains exactly the same information as the conceptual map – the only difference is how the information is presented. Use the plan that makes the most sense to you.
Try Other Formats
Try different formats until you find the style of document plan that works for you.
6. Identify the Components
Research question: What makes RRU unique?
Sections: Educational programs, Hatley Park, wildlife, history
Sub-sections within the Hatley Park section: Hiking paths, gardens, unique ecosystems
Paragraphs within the unique ecosystems sub-section: Wetlands, coastal douglas fir zone
Evidence within the wetlands paragraph: Lilies, skunk cabbage, trilliums
Questions?
Contact the RRU Writing Centre:
Website: http://learner.royalroads.ca/writingcentre
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (250) 391-2600 ext. 4353
