Mapping Your Ideas

Tutor: OK, we're making a lot of progress. You know what you want to write about, and you have a good working thesis statement.
Student: Yes, and I know where to look for information.
Tutor: Before you start collecting information, it's time to map your ideas.
Student: What do you mean exactly?
Tutor: When you map your ideas, you come up with an outline for your paper.