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A thinking aid.

B F Skinner1

  • 1Harvard University.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
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Discovering what to say in a paper is aided by a novel "three-dimensional" outline. This inexpensive tool guides the writing process, allowing new ideas to be integrated as they emerge and the outline to evolve with the manuscript.

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Area of Science:

  • Academic Writing
  • Research Methodology
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Writing academic papers involves an iterative process of idea discovery.
  • Traditional outlines may not fully accommodate the dynamic nature of developing arguments.
  • A flexible outlining method can enhance the clarity and structure of scholarly work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, inexpensive "three-dimensional" outlining technique.
  • To provide a method for guiding the discovery process during academic writing.
  • To present a construction guide for this adaptable outline.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a physical, "three-dimensional" representation of a paper's structure.
  • Utilizing the outline as a dynamic tool to incorporate emerging ideas.

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  • Describing the step-by-step construction process for the outline.

    • Main Results:

    • The "three-dimensional" outline facilitates the placement of new points as they arise.
    • The outline effectively grows and adapts alongside the developing paper.
    • This method aids in navigating the discovery process inherent in academic writing.

    Conclusions:

    • A "three-dimensional" outline offers a practical approach to managing the discovery phase of writing.
    • This technique enhances the organization and integration of ideas in scholarly manuscripts.
    • The described method provides a tangible aid for authors to structure their thoughts effectively.