brainstorming

(noun)

A method of problem solving in which individuals or members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

Related Terms

  • distill
  • topic

Examples of brainstorming in the following topics:

  • Brainstorming

    • Brainstorming is one method to finding the right topic for a speech.
    • Think of a brainstorming session in terms of what happens during a real storm .
    • Brainstorming should feel less stressful than other methods of generating ideas.
    • Use brainstorming as a creative way to come up with different topic ideas.
    • Employ brainstorming as a method to help you generate topic ideas
  • Choosing a Topic

    • Using clustering as a brainstorming technique, write the word "television" in a central circle.
    • In either instance, it's helpful to approach your topic through brainstorming.
    • One of the best ways to help solidify your speech topic is to brainstorm.
    • You can brainstorm using a number of different exercises.
    • This is probably the simplest brainstorm method of all.
  • Building a Speech: Starting with an Outline

    • Many speakers like to brainstorm before making an outline.
    • Brainstorming, which involves techniques such as creating "idea maps" or flowcharts that connect ideas and evidence, is less formal and structured than outlining.
  • The Rough Draft Outline

    • One of the most useful techniques for starting a rough draft outline is brainstorming.
    • Similar to freewriting, brainstorming jumpstarts the creative process by letting the speechwriter's ideas flow and connect together around a specific topic.
  • Body

    • You'll want to start by brainstorming a list of all possible main points to support your purpose.
    • Once you've brainstormed and refined the main points of your speech, you can begin to write the body of your speech.
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