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What is the original meaning of the term 'brainstorming'?
What is the original meaning of the term 'brainstorming'?
- A storm of brains (correct)
- Critically analyzing ideas
- Writing an essay under time pressure
- Working alone on essay ideas
What is the main purpose of good brainstorming in essay writing?
What is the main purpose of good brainstorming in essay writing?
- To get the essay completed quickly
- To eliminate the need for group discussions
- To produce more and better ideas (correct)
- To focus only on one's own thoughts
According to a 2003 study from the University of California at Berkeley, what was the result when people debated each other's ideas in a brainstorming session?
According to a 2003 study from the University of California at Berkeley, what was the result when people debated each other's ideas in a brainstorming session?
- They produced more ideas collectively (correct)
- They needed more time to brainstorm
- They got stuck and couldn't proceed
- They produced fewer ideas collectively
Why is it beneficial to brainstorm in a group for essay writing?
Why is it beneficial to brainstorm in a group for essay writing?
What should you do if you want to generate more ideas for your essay?
What should you do if you want to generate more ideas for your essay?
What technique is suggested for brainstorming if you have a lot of time to write an essay?
What technique is suggested for brainstorming if you have a lot of time to write an essay?
Why should study partners talk about the text they are reading, even if they have different essay topics?
Why should study partners talk about the text they are reading, even if they have different essay topics?
What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding the effectiveness of people after taking a break?
What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding the effectiveness of people after taking a break?
What is the '100 rule' mentioned in the text for brainstorming?
What is the '100 rule' mentioned in the text for brainstorming?
What is the main purpose of including weird and outlandish ideas in the brainstorming process?
What is the main purpose of including weird and outlandish ideas in the brainstorming process?
How does the text suggest one should approach timed essay tests?
How does the text suggest one should approach timed essay tests?
What is suggested in the text for brainstorming a position paper in a timed test?
What is suggested in the text for brainstorming a position paper in a timed test?
What is the purpose of making columns A, B, and C when brainstorming for a position paper?
What is the purpose of making columns A, B, and C when brainstorming for a position paper?
'Synthesis Papers' require students to:
'Synthesis Papers' require students to:
'Position Papers' typically involve:
'Position Papers' typically involve:
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Brainstorming's original meaning
Brainstorming's original meaning
A mental 'storm' of ideas, often used to generate creative solutions.
Brainstorming for essays
Brainstorming for essays
Generating more and better essay ideas, often in a group.
Debating ideas in brainstorming
Debating ideas in brainstorming
Discussing and challenging ideas in a brainstorming session can lead to more ideas.
Group brainstorming
Group brainstorming
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Generating essay ideas
Generating essay ideas
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Brainstorming time
Brainstorming time
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Study partners discussing
Study partners discussing
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Break effect
Break effect
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Brainstorming rule (100)
Brainstorming rule (100)
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Weird ideas in brainstorming
Weird ideas in brainstorming
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Timed essay approach
Timed essay approach
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Timed position paper
Timed position paper
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Position paper columns
Position paper columns
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Synthesis Paper
Synthesis Paper
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Position Paper
Position Paper
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