topic brainstorming. objective: leave class with 25 viable senior project ideas that you are...
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Topic Brainstorming
Objective:Leave class with 25 viable senior project
ideas that you are genuinely enthusiastic
about
This is what enthusiasm looks like
Brainstorming Tip #1Turn off your inner critic
The Brain has two hemispheres
Right brain functions
ThoughtIntuitionCreativityArt &
Music
Left brain functionsAnalytic Thought
Logic
LanguageScience &
Math
The Right Brain keeps you from turning into Spock
Right brain functions
ThoughtIntuitionCreativityArt &
Music
The Left Brain keeps you from turning into a Space Hippie
Left brain functionsAnalytic Thought
Logic
LanguageScience &
Math
To generate good ideas, you must silence your inner critic
Right brain functions
ThoughtIntuitionCreativityArt &
Music
Left brain functions
That idea’s dumb.It will never work.
…And let your creative side play
Right brain functions
Left brain functions
This is fun!
How do I do that?
Limit your time!Don’t give your brain time to criticize.
Give yourself 20 minutes to come up with 50 ideas.
Record your ideas on sticky notes
IDEA 1
IDEA 3
IDEA 2
IDEA 4Organize them later
Or mind maps!
Stay away from the computer - it will slow you down
Collaborate with others
In five years, what do I hope to have accomplished?
Make lists of interests, hobbies, goals, concerns
What do I want to do better?
What do I want to learn more about?
What experiences do I want to have?
What controversial issues do I feel strongly about?
What professions am I interested in?
What problems do I want to see solved?
What organizations or groups do I admire?
Where would I like to travel?
Brainstorming Tip #2Look for inspiration elsewhere
Where?
Reference books
Magazines Databases
LIBRARY RESOURCES
