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Essay Writing: Techniques for Brainstorming

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Essay Writing: Techniques for Brainstorming

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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?

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?

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?

Group discussions help produce more ideas Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you want to generate more ideas for your essay?

Question and criticize others' ideas Signup and view all the answers

What technique is suggested for brainstorming if you have a lot of time to write an essay?

Brainstorming in a group Signup and view all the answers

Why should study partners talk about the text they are reading, even if they have different essay topics?

To help come up with more ideas together Signup and view all the answers

What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding the effectiveness of people after taking a break?

People were more effective at tasks they had been working on previously. Signup and view all the answers

What is the '100 rule' mentioned in the text for brainstorming?

Generating 100 ideas on a given topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of including weird and outlandish ideas in the brainstorming process?

To stimulate the growth of really good ideas. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest one should approach timed essay tests?

Use personal experiences and knowledge to make a persuasive argument. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested in the text for brainstorming a position paper in a timed test?

Use the 5-minute rule to jot down any ideas that come to mind. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making columns A, B, and C when brainstorming for a position paper?

To break down the question and organize thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

'Synthesis Papers' require students to:

Develop a position from different sources. Signup and view all the answers

'Position Papers' typically involve:

Agreeing or disagreeing with a given argument. Signup and view all the answers