This document discusses techniques for selecting and organizing information in reading and writing. It covers brainstorming, graphic organizers, and outlining. Brainstorming techniques discussed include cubing, free writing, listing, and mapping. Common graphic organizers include concept maps, webs, mind maps, flow diagrams, Venn diagrams, and tables. Outlining can use a number-letter format or decimal format to organize ideas hierarchically. The purpose is to facilitate organizing one's thoughts and presenting relationships between ideas.