Often the first step in the research process, brainstorming is a helpful way to begin to organize all of your ideas about an assignment.
1. Select your topic.
2. Use one brainstorming technique.
1. Use your topic as a starting point.
2. Write a list of as many words and phrases that connect to your topic that you can think of.
1. Draw the web and write your topic in the center.
2. Draw arrows that point to different words and phrases that connect to your topic.
1. Create or use a graphic organizer to sort your information and your tasks.