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UNO "Universal Organizer" by Paul Borzo A Method of Using Visual Diagramming A similar version is at www.metrostate.edu/applications/drep/files/ACF31F.pdf. --- UNO--Universal Organizer Print a blank version for your own use.   Instructions… …are hardly necessary! UNO (The Universal Organizer) breaks down a large project into manageable steps: Write the name of the topic or title in the center circle. Write one key point in each section of the inner ring. Write any sub-points in each section of the middle ring. Continue adding support information and details in the outer ring(s); expand on these when writing the paper. Once this information is written down, the paper is completely outlined—by sections and by order. (You are not limited to these sections or rings—use UNO in any way it works for you!)  To write the paper from the outline, summarize the key points in the first ring, telling what the paper will discuss [introduction]. Then each section becomes a paragraph (or portion) of the paper [body]. Elaborate with the support information and details, moving outward from the center. Highlight information as it is used. When the section is completely highlighted, move on to the next section.  You are writing the paper in small segments and can easily see what has been used, as well as your progress. Continue with each section; then summarize your thoughts [conclusion]. IT IS ESSENTIAL to use a highlighter to “mark out” the information as you use it. This shows what you’ve used – and it shows your progress!                                        Feedback: comments, suggestions, and suggestions for other uses are appreciated!                          Your feedback is important! If UNO has helped you in a unique way, share it with us! The UNO model is based on a number of traditional brainstorming and grouping methods; UNO combines segmentation and priority at the same time. If you know of similar models, please share them, too! --paul.borzo (at) metrostate.edu Some uses: organizing a paper taking notes from a chapter of a textbook designing a website planning a project or event adding description to people or places Be creative! Add rings or sections, or start "satellites."       For a PDF of this page, click here: UNO Diagram. Print a blank version for your own use. --- Return to top. This page © 2003 by P. K. Borzo.  Permission to use: Contact Paul.Borzo (at) metrostate.edu.

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