Brainstorming kick starts the thinking process. Creating a concept web or map helps students to see connections and narrow their focus. If a topic is too broad, the research will lack direction.
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So what might this look like?
Students explore the tobacco industry in the middle years health curriculum. Brainstorm to create a web on the topic.

To narrow the topic--advertising--select one of the subsets to further develop.
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Brainstorming Tips |
Invite ideas |
Accept all suggestions |
Avoid judgements |
Expand on ideas |
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