Brainstorming Techniques
Brainstorming
Brainstorming is an informal way of generating
topics to write about, or points to make about
your topic. It can be done at any time during the
writing process.
Brainstorming Techniques
Mapping
Write down key words or phrases relevant to
your topic of interest. Draw lines to identify
connections between them.
Brainstorming Techniques
Listing
Make a list of ideas and/or quotations about
your potential topic. For each idea or quotation,
write a question you would like your paper to
answer, according to your interests.
Brainstorming Techniques
Asking Questions
Write down every question you have about your
topic. Circle the ones you want to address in
your paper.
Brainstorming Techniques
Free Writing
Write without stopping for a set period of time
with no consideration of grammar, punctuation,
spelling, or even logical progression.
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