theresa bell writing centre coordinator creating a document plan © royal roads university, 2012

Theresa BellWriting Centre Coordinator

Creating a Document Plan

© Royal Roads University, 2012

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Creating a Document Plan

• Helps you stay on track

• Identifies holes in your research or logic before you start

to write

• Helps to prevent writer’s block

• Allows you to own the writing process

Reasons for creating a plan

Use a plan that will work for you

1. Choose your topic2. Brainstorm3. Identify connections4. Determine thesis

statement

5. Theme your ideas6. Create the map7. Check components for

missing pieces

The MBTI types and what they can learn about writing

Learn more about MBTI preferences

1. Choose Topic & Brainstorm Ideas

Royal Roads University

Peacocks

Focus on teamwork

Online & F2F learning

Gardens

Applied programs

Returning learners

Choose topic and brainstorm ideas

Identify connections

Thesis Statement/Research Question

• Should be specific because it outlines the parameters of the

study

• e.g., Royal Roads University is unique because of its history,

Hatley Park, wildlife, and educational programs.

Determine thesis statement

1. History◦ First Nations◦ Heritage trees◦ The Dunsmuirs◦ Royal Roads Military

College◦ Quarterdeck

◦ Royal Roads University

2. Wildlife◦ Cougars◦ Deer◦ Peacocks

3. Hatley Park◦ Unique ecosystems◦ Gardens◦ Hiking paths

4. Educational programs

◦ Focus on life-long learning

◦ Workplace learners◦ Applied focus◦ Blended model of

delivery

Group ideas

Create the plan

© 2007 P. Laberge. Reproduced with permission.

Example major research project plan

Create the plan

• Please drop by the Writing Centre in the Library

• 10-5 (PST), Monday to Friday

• Call (250) 391-2600, ext. 4353/1-800-788-8028

Questions?