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Mastering Brainstorming Techniques for Effective Research Topic Development

Unlock the power of brainstorming to enhance your research skills! This talk delves into identifying key topics and keywords crucial for successful research. Learn how to generate synonyms, recognize connected problems, and merge ideas for a compelling working thesis. We'll also explore existing knowledge and highlight additional keywords to expand your understanding. Visit the library subject guide for valuable resources. Join us on a creative journey that transforms your thought process and amplifies your research effectiveness!

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Mastering Brainstorming Techniques for Effective Research Topic Development

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  1. TED Talks Brainstorming and Researching

  2. Topics & Keywords 1. Identify TWO main keywords to describe your topic.

  3. Topics & Keywords 2. Generate lists of synonyms.

  4. Working Thesis 3. List problems connected to your keywords.

  5. Working Thesis 4. List your own ideas about your keywords.

  6. Working Thesis 5. Merge your best "problems" with your best "ideas."

  7. Research Questions 6. Identify what may already be true about your working thesis.

  8. Research Questions 7. Identify additional keywords and subjects you need to learn more about.

  9. Research 8. Visit the subject guide on the library website: http://libguides.wsulibs.wsu.edu/. List the areas relevant to your working thesis.

  10. Be Radical 9. Rewrite your working thesis as an imperative with exaggeration.

  11. Be More Radical 10. Say it again.

  12. Draw It Out

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