 Graphic Organizers In this video, we'll explain different types of graphic organizers and how you can use them to plan your paper. Graphic organizers are tools that can help you see connections and relationships visually, which makes them very useful for visual learners. Graphic organizers are used to facilitate brainstorming, analysis and evaluation of support before you begin to write. The type of graphic organizer that you will use will depend on what you want to do. You can use an organizer for brainstorming, comparing and contrasting, exploring cause and effect, and identifying problems and solutions. Brainstorming When you are brainstorming, you are trying to come up with ideas. Mind maps or cluster diagrams are useful tools for brainstorming. They can help you branch out from an idea or subject to related ideas or components of a subject. Comparing and Contrasting Comparing and Contrasting two or more things can help you better understand ideas. This technique involves examining how they are similar and how they differ from each other. Examples of graphic organizers for comparing and contrasting are matrix diagrams and Venn diagrams. The matrix organizer helps you to organize your research findings based on similar points of comparison and enable you to note significant differences. The Venn diagram uses overlapping circles to categorize the similarities and differences of two or more things, such as two articles on the same subject. Cause and Effect or Problem and Solution Using a graphic organizer can help you analyze the cause of events or problems. The Fishbone diagram can be used to organize writing tasks that focus on cause, effect, or on cause and effect, with the cause above and the effect below. It can also be useful for diagramming a problem and possible solutions. You can use graphic organizers to help you plan your next paper, or use them to organize your own study notes. Thanks for watching!