Prewriting techniques

   Fishbone Diagram/ Map The fishbone diagram identifies many possible causes for an effect or problem. It can be used to structure a brainstorming session. It immediately sorts ideas into useful categories.” The name for this activity has to do with a fishbone form where causes and consequences are linked following this pattern. Please, watch the following video about the Fishbone also called     Cause and Effect Diagram   or  Ishikawa Diagram   . Then, s tart using the   fishbone diagram template  and analyze process dispersion with this simple, visual tool. The resulting diagram illustrates the main causes and subcauses leading to an effect (symptom).