Quiz & Worksheet - Strategies for Brainstorming

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When you only have fifteen minutes, how would you go about brainstorming ideas for a position paper on a controversial topic?

Break down the argument into columns and use a modified version of the 100 rule.

Only focus on one side of the issue and don't choose a position.

Use the fifteen-minute rule.

It is not possible to write a position paper when you only have fifteen minutes to brainstorm ideas.

Worksheet

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1. Which of the following best describes the 100 rule?

When you are brainstorming and run out of ideas, relax and count to 100 before beginning the process again.
Brainstorming 100 different ideas for the essay topic you have been assigned.
To write at least 100 lines for an essay.
Deciding on an essay topic in 100 seconds or less.

2. Which of the following is a benefit of group brainstorming?

The length of time that it takes to complete the process.
Individuals may not feel comfortable speaking in a group setting.
The creativity of some individuals' may be discouraged.
Debating ideas as a group can lead to additional ideas.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and worksheet can help you gauge your understanding of ways to brainstorm. Topics you will need to know for the quiz include the 100 rule and strategies for brainstorming.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this worksheet and quiz to assess your knowledge of:

100 rule
When brainstorming works best
Brainstorming without a group
Brainstorming a synthesis paper

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related brainstorming lesson
Information recall - access the knowledge you have gained regarding ways to brainstorm effectively
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding brainstorming individually and interpret it correctly

Additional Learning

To learn more about brainstorming, review the corresponding lesson, Techniques for Brainstorming Great Ideas. This lesson covers the following objectives: