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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
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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
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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
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Identify connections
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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
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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
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Create the plan
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© 2007 P. Laberge. Reproduced with permission.
Example major research project plan
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Create the plan
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• 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?