This document discusses different techniques for organizing information and brainstorming. It describes brainstorming as a process for generating creative ideas through group discussion without judgement. The document outlines 4 basic steps for brainstorming: 1) define the problem, 2) identify objectives, 3) generate individual solutions, 4) work as a group. It also lists different types of brainstorming techniques like round robin, word webs, free form, and mind mapping. Finally, it provides 4 rules for effective brainstorming and importance of the technique.
This document discusses different techniques for organizing information and brainstorming. It describes brainstorming as a process for generating creative ideas through group discussion without judgement. The document outlines 4 basic steps for brainstorming: 1) define the problem, 2) identify objectives, 3) generate individual solutions, 4) work as a group. It also lists different types of brainstorming techniques like round robin, word webs, free form, and mind mapping. Finally, it provides 4 rules for effective brainstorming and importance of the technique.
This document discusses different techniques for organizing information and brainstorming. It describes brainstorming as a process for generating creative ideas through group discussion without judgement. The document outlines 4 basic steps for brainstorming: 1) define the problem, 2) identify objectives, 3) generate individual solutions, 4) work as a group. It also lists different types of brainstorming techniques like round robin, word webs, free form, and mind mapping. Finally, it provides 4 rules for effective brainstorming and importance of the technique.
This document discusses different techniques for organizing information and brainstorming. It describes brainstorming as a process for generating creative ideas through group discussion without judgement. The document outlines 4 basic steps for brainstorming: 1) define the problem, 2) identify objectives, 3) generate individual solutions, 4) work as a group. It also lists different types of brainstorming techniques like round robin, word webs, free form, and mind mapping. Finally, it provides 4 rules for effective brainstorming and importance of the technique.
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Distinguishing Between
among Techniques Selecting And Organization Information Techniques
Are approaches or methods you as
a writer nay use to organize the information you have gathered, to accomplish your desired aim in writing and to improve your writing craft. A. Brainstorming It is a process of generating creative ideas and solutions through intensive and freewheeling group discussions. Brainstorming combines a relaxe, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas that can, at first, seem bit crazy. Ralp Keeney, an Emeritus professor at Dukes Fuqua School of Business and consultant to multinational companies and governmen organizations and almost everybody does brainstorming wrong. 4 BASIC STEPS OF BRAINSTORMING 1. Lay out the problem you want to solve According to Keeney, when dealing with a problem students should keep on pushing until they come up with at least 5 alternatives and then considering all of those, identify your objectives for your study evaluate the alternative and select the best. 2. Identifying the objectives of a possible solution
Knowing the goals will help
making solutions easier. 3. Try to generate solutions individually Coming into a group brainstorming with potential solutions reduces the risk that participants will get bogged down on one objective. 4. When your problems, objectives and personal solutions are clear, work as group Avoiding an “anchor” is challenge when a brainstorming for solutions however, according to Keeney, if participants do their homework, clarifying the problem, identifying the objectives and individually trying to come up with solutions a brainstorming seen be extremely. TYPES OF BRAINSTORMING Round Robin-a brainstorming technique that is used in groups. Members contribute their ideas in turn one by oneand are alloted on equal amount of time to share. Word Web- are called webbing, is a brainstorming technique that provides structure for ideas and facts. Moreover, provides students with a flexible framework for idea development and can assist with organizing information. Free Form- is a brainstorming technique where students are presented with a topic or question posed by the teacher. Listing – or “free writing” us brainstorming technique used to help generate and record ideas. It is a technique in which you jot down a list of words phrases and ideas under a particular topic. Mind Mapping – is a great way to brainstorm and generate more ideas could be connected. Popcorn brainstorming – is a simole tool that can be used during a class discussion. Snowballing – is a brainstorming technique in which involves the sharing of ideas, thoughts to expanding or groups. Stepladder brainstorming – can be used in introduce a topic.. This method can help when studying for tests or can be used to assess learning. Group brainstorming – is often effective in a group but mind mapping ir free writing might not be the most efficient way to generate and log ideas. 4 RULES OF BRAINSTORMING 1. No judgements – this is the first rule if creativity in general, really. Don’t discard anything when you’re brainstorming. 2. Think Freely- while brainstorming ideas are neither silly nor impossible. Allow yourself to imagine as much as you want. 3. Big numbers- the more ideas, the better, it obviously depends on the situation but try to produce at least 20 solutions and then you’ll see now how much it helps. 4. Many head are better – when you’re doing it in a group accept other people’s ideas. You all work on each other’s contributions and then these will grow. IMPORTANCE OF BRAINSTORMING 1. Creativity, fresh ideas, and innovation can be promoted. 2. Brainstorming helps to understand the recent problem environment. 3. Team spirit aquires through brainstorming techniques.