flowchart TD
Start(("Chapter Planning
Initiated")):::startNode
Review["Review Concept
Dependencies"]:::processNode
Structure{"Linear or
Branching?"}:::decisionNode
Linear["Create Linear
Section Sequence"]:::linearNode
Branching["Create Parallel
Section Tracks"]:::branchNode
Assign["Assign Concepts
to Sections"]:::processNode
Plan["Plan Non-Text
Elements"]:::processNode
Validate{"All Dependencies
Satisfied?"}:::decisionNode
Reorganize["Reorganize
Sections"]:::processNode
Finalize["Finalize Chapter
Structure"]:::finalNode
End(("Structure Complete")):::endNode
Start --> Review
Review --> Structure
Structure -->|Linear| Linear
Structure -->|Branching| Branching
Linear --> Assign
Branching --> Assign
Assign --> Plan
Plan --> Validate
Validate -->|No| Reorganize
Reorganize --> Validate
Validate -->|Yes| Finalize
Finalize --> End
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Organization Process
This workflow guides the decision-making process for organizing concepts within a chapter, ensuring prerequisite relationships are satisfied and content flows logically.
Key Decision Points
Linear vs Branching Structure
Linear: Concepts build sequentially, each depending on the previous. Best for foundational material where order matters.
Branching: Multiple parallel tracks that can be studied in flexible order. Best for topics with independent subtopics.
Workflow Steps
- Review Concept Dependencies - Examine learning graph for prerequisite relationships
- Choose Structure - Determine if concepts build linearly or branch into parallel tracks
- Create Section Sequence - Order sections from foundational to advanced (linear) or group related concepts (branching)
- Assign Concepts to Sections - Map each concept from the concept list to specific sections
- Plan Non-Text Elements - Identify where diagrams, MicroSims, tables, and visuals enhance learning
- Validate Dependencies - Verify prerequisite concepts appear first
- Reorganize if Needed - Reorder sections to satisfy dependencies
- Finalize Structure - Lock in organization and proceed to content generation
Quality Checks
Before finalizing, ensure:
- All prerequisite concepts are covered before they're needed
- Section sizes are balanced (avoid one very long section)
- Each section has clear learning objectives
- Non-text elements are strategically placed