Explore a subject by listing

Mod-31

Listing ideas, or brainstorming, is a good way to figure out what you know and what questions you have. A list can be a source of ideas and a springboard to new ideas. A list can help you see the emerging organization of your ideas and your paper.

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Tips for listing ideas

Listing for your own writing

Question 1 of 2

With the freewriting you did on a previous page in mind, use the following text box to list ideas that you might consider using in your essay. Start with the best ideas from your freewriting. Then add new ideas. Enter each idea on a new line. Your ideas don’t have to be complete sentences. Generate a list of 8–12 ideas.

Question 2 of 2

Examine your list. In the text box below, try to group related ideas into subgroups. Put your ideas into an order that would lead to an organized paper.

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This is the end of the module "Freewriting and listing."