I think cubing is quite a good idea for gathering different perspectives. If you are stuck with where to start, it gives you a breathing space to find a logical way in. I particularly like the opposing views perspective of side six: this is a great way to change 'hats'.
- Describe your topic. What is its shape, size, colour, texture? Does it make any sounds? Does it taste like something? Use all your sense to describe it.
- Compare your topic to other related topics. How is it similar or different?
- Associate your topic with another topic. In other words, what does your topic make you think about? It might be something unexpected. Be creative.
- Analyse the parts of your topic. How do they fit together? What do the parts say about the topic? Are all the parts equally important?
- Apply your topic. What can you do with it? How is it useful? Who might use it? Who wouldn't use it?
- Argue for and against your topic. What are its benefits? How might someone disagree with your topic?
Another good tool to add to the writing arsenal.
Sam
- Reference: Sokolik, M. (2017). Academic and Business Writing. Retrieved to August 2017 from https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:BerkeleyX+ColWri2.2x+2T2017/course/
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