Shaylon Thompson
PHI-105 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving
06/09/2019
Dr. Squire
Persuasive Essay: Brainstorming Worksheet
Review “How Should I Brainstorm?” in the media piece “The Writing Process.” The media piece
explores six ways to brainstorm:
1) Free Writing 4) Mapping/Webbing
2) Breaking Down a Topic 5) Three Perspectives
3) Listing 6) Journalistic Questions
Assignment Directions:
1. Choose three ways to brainstorm from the list above.
2. Brainstorm about the topic of your Persuasive Essay using each of your chosen three
methods. Each brainstorming session should last at least 10 minutes in length.
3. Document the information from your brainstorming sessions in the space provided below.
The information for each brainstorm should be substantive in nature, providing further
insight into your current knowledge on your topic.
4. If you choose to brainstorm by mapping/webbing, document your brainstorm, please use the
Smart Art feature within Word to create the map.
Documentation of Brainstorm:
Record and identify your brainstorm strategies below, using as much space as needed for each
entry. Make sure your information is substantive and is on your essay topic. Please do not write
about the brainstorming strategies in general.
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PHI-105 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving
06/09/2019
Dr. Squire
Persuasive Essay: Brainstorming Worksheet
Review “How Should I Brainstorm?” in the media piece “The Writing Process.” The media piece
explores six ways to brainstorm:
1) Free Writing 4) Mapping/Webbing
2) Breaking Down a Topic 5) Three Perspectives
3) Listing 6) Journalistic Questions
Assignment Directions:
1. Choose three ways to brainstorm from the list above.
2. Brainstorm about the topic of your Persuasive Essay using each of your chosen three
methods. Each brainstorming session should last at least 10 minutes in length.
3. Document the information from your brainstorming sessions in the space provided below.
The information for each brainstorm should be substantive in nature, providing further
insight into your current knowledge on your topic.
4. If you choose to brainstorm by mapping/webbing, document your brainstorm, please use the
Smart Art feature within Word to create the map.
Documentation of Brainstorm:
Record and identify your brainstorm strategies below, using as much space as needed for each
entry. Make sure your information is substantive and is on your essay topic. Please do not write
about the brainstorming strategies in general.
This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 08-09-2022 01:12:02 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/45418345/Persuasive-Essay-Brainstorming-Worksheetdocx/
