Paper Planning Map
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1 Details of Paper
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1.1 For _______ Class
1.2 For ________ Professor
1.2.1 Contact information for professor
1.2.1.1 E-mail
1.2.1.2 Phone
1.3 Assignment
Instructions from the professor or teacher.
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2 Preliminary Research
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2.1 Brainstorm
2.1.1 Topic selection
2.1.1.1 if possible, try to choose a topic that interests you or you're passionate about
2.1.1.2 Find an angle of the topic that interests you or you feel strongly about
2.1.2 Possible themes
2.1.2.1 Theme 1
2.1.2.2 Theme 2
2.1.2.3 Theme 3
2.1.3 Main Thesis
2.1.4 Purpose of the paper
2.1.4.1 Questions paper must answer
2.1.4.2 Why would someone read it
2.2 Sources to target for information
2.3 Web site links of reference
2.3.1 Do Internet research for essays or articles related to your topic
2.4 Additional Documents containing research
2.5 Gathering Information
2.5.1 Use MindManager - Your Map
Your map will help you gather information for your
paper into one location.
Also, you can use your Mind Map to take notes,
attach relevant documents, links, and this will
help stimulate ideas or remind you of topics you
need to touch on.
2.5.1.1 Talk with friends about your topic or assignment add their feedback to your map
2.5.1.1.1 Share your map and brainstorming section with fellow students
2.5.1.2 Take notes as you listen to lectures or read materials with your map
2.5.1.3 Summarize information from books within your map
2.5.1.3.1 Are there books you need to buy online? List them in your map.
2.5.1.4 Link web pages and related documents from your computer into your map
2.5.1.5 Record interviews of experts or people who know your topic in your map
2.5.1.6 Track questions posted at online forums via an RSS feed or link on your map
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3 Skeleton Guide for Paper
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Priority buttons and other map markers can
be found on the "Map Markers" tab on the
right hand side of your screen. Select the tab
second from the top
3.1 Strategy
why are you writing the paper
what's your argument
3.1.1 Writing
3.1.1.1 Get your ideas down
3.1.1.1.1 It is key to get started with a draft
3.1.1.2 Avoid the passive voice
3.1.1.2.1 Write active sentences
3.1.1.3 Support your thesis with steps
3.1.1.4 Explain ideas in a thorough manner, use examples and ask yourself if you've defend your argument
3.1.2 Argument
3.1.2.1 give proof
3.1.2.2 show examples
3.1.2.3 past precedence or real life reasons
3.1.2.4 Adjust topic or argument
3.1.2.4.1 Your research may inspire you to adjust your topic or argument, this is ok, just don't stray to far from your assignment or discuss this with your teacher
3.1.3 Play Devils Advocate
3.1.3.1 Address ideas that don't support your argument
3.1.3.2 Use a number of resources and not just one to strengthen your argument
3.1.3.3 Check date of resources to ensure they are current with your topic
3.1.4 Write an outline
3.1.4.1 Quickly jot down a rough sketch of your paper and what you need to cover
3.2 Introduction
3.2.1 Thesis
A claim you can argue for or against. To create a
thesis you can try formulating your topic into a
question. Your thesis should also be your own,
and a new way of looking at something if possible.
3.2.1.1 Recommended Resource
3.2.2 Purpose
3.2.2.1 To grab the reader's attention
3.2.2.2 To highlight the topic of the paper
3.2.2.3 What are you writing about and why
3.2.3 Recommended Resource
3.3 Body
3.3.1 Paragraph 1
3.3.1.1 Topic Sentence
3.3.2 Paragraph 2
3.3.2.1 Topic Sentence
3.3.3 Paragraph 3
3.3.3.1 Topic Sentence
3.3.4 Recommended Resource
3.3.5 Tips on Writing Body Paragraphs
3.4 Conclusion
3.4.1 Purposes
3.4.1.1 A restatement of your thesis
3.4.2 Recommended Resource
3.4.3 Tips on Writing Conclusions
3.5 Citation
3.5.1 Recommended Resource
3.5.2 Also see APA Style Guidelines
3.6 Final Paper Presentation Tips
3.6.1 Present the paper in a professional manner
3.6.2 Make sure paper is easy to read (font and text size are right)
3.6.2.1 Use a common font
3.6.3 Double space your essay
3.6.4 Set correct margins
3.6.5 Include name, course, professor, and date
3.6.6 Give your name an inspiring or eye catching title
3.6.7 Number your pages
3.6.7.1 Take a look back at the instructions given by the teacher and make sure you're following them
3.6.8 Include a list of works in an appendix if needed
3.7 Documents
3.7.1 All Files
and Folders
ein test 3.7.1.1 Rough Draft.docx
3.7.1.2 Stats & Facts _ Paper Writing.xlsx
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4 To Do List
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4.1 Revisions
4.1.1 What needs to be changed / revised?
4.1.1.1 Have someone else read your paper
Another set of eyes is key. They will help you
catch mistakes or sections of the paper that are
hard to understand or unclear.
4.1.1.1.1 They will catch misused words when spell check won't
4.1.1.2 Try reading your paper out load to catch areas that don't flow or make sense
4.2 Steps for Week of ______
4.3 Steps for week of __________
4.4 Steps for week of ______
4.5 Due Dates
4.5.1 First Due Date
Modify Task Information by right clicking
directly on the task box and selecting "Modify
Task Info" to customize the information to
your specific paper
4.5.1.1 Description of what is due:
4.5.2 First Due Date
4.5.2.1 Description of what is due:
4.5.3 Second Draft Due Date
4.5.3.1 Description of what is due:
4.5.4 Final Due Date
To create a task from scratch, go to "Insert" at
the top of your screen and select "Task
Information" from the drop down menu
4.5.4.1 Description of what is due:
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5 Resources for Paper Writing / Planning
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5.1 To get over paper writing / planning anxiety
5.2 The Collegeboard's Guide to Formatting and Proofreading College Papers
5.3 Drew University Resources for Writers
5.4 Term Paper Specialist's Advice on writing college papers
5.5 Tips on writing college papers from Yahoo!
5.6 Recommended Resources for Style and Grammar
5.6.1 MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
5.6.1.1 by Joseph Gibaldi
5.6.2 APA - The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
5.6.3 The Chicago Manual of Style
5.6.4 Dictionary
5.6.5 Encyclopedia
5.6.6 Daily Grammar Lessons
5.6.7 Grammar Guidelines
5.6.8 Strunk and White's Simple Guide to Grammar
5.6.9 Thesaurus
5.6.10 Lexis Nexis
5.6.11 Borzoi College Reader
5.7 Tips on Quotations
5.8 Tips for Writing Timed Essays
5.9 The Writing Process
5.10 57 Tips for Writing Your Paper
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6 Feedback and Questions
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6.1 Questions for Professor
Questions to E-mail to Professor about Paper
6.1.1 Grading Criteria
6.1.1.1 What system will be used to grade the paper?
6.1.1.2 What percentage of your grade does this paper count for?
6.1.1.3 What are the key characteristics this paper must possess
6.1.1.4 Note any specifics about the professor's grading style
6.1.1.5 Checklist:
6.1.1.5.1 Does your paper contain these items? If not, what do you need to change?
6.2 Insert Feedback comments here
Feedback
6.2.1 Source of Feedback/Comment
6.3 What isn't working about the piece?
6.4 Paper Presentation Information / Questions to Ask
6.4.1 Will a presentation be required?
6.4.2 If so, what is the format?
Make sure to check out MindManager's
Presentation Mode on the upper right hand
side of your screen under the drop down
menu for "Modes"
6.4.2.1 PowerPoint
If you prefer to transfer your map into
PowerPoint slides, simply click the
PowerPoint icon in the bottom middle of your
screen and you'll be walked through the easy
steps of exporting to this application
6.4.2.2 MindManager
6.4.2.3 Other
6.4.3 When is the presentation?
Insert a date and time by going to "Insert"
at the top of your screen and selecting
"Date and Time" from the drop down menu
6.4.4 Details to note about presentation process
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