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What is the original meaning of the term 'brainstorming'?

  • A method to critique ideas in a group setting
  • A storm of brains, symbolizing a group generating ideas (correct)
  • A solitary process of generating ideas
  • A process of quickly writing down ideas without discussion

According to a 2003 study from the University of California at Berkeley, what was the finding related to brainstorming?

  • Brainstorming in solitude led to 20% more ideas collectively
  • Criticism-free brainstorming led to 20% more ideas collectively
  • Debating each other's ideas in a brainstorming session led to 20% more ideas collectively (correct)
  • Brainstorming in a large group led to 20% more ideas collectively

What is the suggested benefit of brainstorming in a group?

  • Ensuring everyone agrees on the ideas generated
  • Limiting the number of ideas generated
  • Reducing the time required for brainstorming
  • Producing more and better ideas (correct)

What is recommended when brainstorming in a group according to the text?

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What is the hardest part of writing an essay according to the text?

<p>Getting it started (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about brainstorming in a group setting?

<p>Talking about the text can help the group come up with more ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of good brainstorming according to the text?

<p>An important first step to writing a really cracking essay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the individuals in the debate group do when asked if they had additional ideas?

<p>Came up with twice as many good ideas as people in the criticism-free group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 100 rule mentioned in the text?

<p>Thinking of 100 ideas on the given topic and writing them down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding taking a break and letting the mind wander?

<p>People were more effective at the same tasks they had been working on previously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the '5-minute rule' in the context of brainstorming?

<p>Write down as many ideas as possible for both sides of an issue in five minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step suggested for writing a synthesis essay?

<p>Read the passages and figure out your position first (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down a position paper question into specific columns?

<p>To brainstorm specific ideas for and against the given statement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advice given for writing a great essay under timed test conditions?

<p>Relax, re-read the prompt, and try again if stuck (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of including weird, outlandish ideas during brainstorming?

<p>Stimulate the growth of really good ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Brainstorming (original meaning)

Generating ideas as a group, often with debate, to come up with better ideas

Brainstorming debate effect

Debating ideas in brainstorming boosts ideas by 20%.

Brainstorming group benefit

Brainstorming in groups produces more and better ideas.

Brainstorming method (recommended)

Engage in debate about ideas to produce more and better ideas.

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Essay writing difficulty

Starting an essay is the most challenging part.

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Group brainstorming benefit

Discussing ideas within groups prompts more good ideas.

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Brainstorming purpose

Good brainstorming helps create great essay ideas.

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Debate group idea generation

Groups debating ideas produce twice as many good ideas compared to groups without criticism.

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100 rule (brainstorming)

Generate 100 ideas on a topic and write them all down.

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Mental break benefit

Taking breaks and letting the mind wander improves problem-solving.

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5-minute rule (brainstorming)

Quickly list ideas for all sides of an issue in 5 minutes.

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Synthesis essay first step

Read the material and determine your position before writing.

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Position paper brainstorming

Break down a position paper question into for/against columns.

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Timed essay advice

Relax, re-read the prompt, and try again if needed.

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Weird ideas in brainstorming

Outlandish ideas can spark really good ideas.

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