After reading Writer's Toolbox, I have to say that I agree very much with the statement that writing helps us to form better communication, makes us more comfortable, strengthens our skills, and ultimately, enhances our creative processes. I think simply jotting down ideas, the smallest amount of writing, can make a big difference in gathering ideas, train of thought and work ethic. These mind maps that we have been making for class really do help us get a better understanding of the project and the qualities of the subject we need to cover. The mind maps, I have noticed, also help me to think further outside of the box than I normally would have if I would not have used them. Another thing the article mentions is involving the use of color in mind maps. When we were given sticky notes of various colors when we created the mind map, it helped me sort, group, and synthesize the different notes and qualities. Concept maps, though very similar to mind maps, I feel are easier to understand by a viewer's opinion, however, it is more complex to create and does not allow time for your mind to relax and think outside the box. For this same reason, I enjoy freewriting. "Allowing your thoughts about a subject to flow on paper, without any judgement, promotes an energetic discover process." I completely agree with this sentence from the article. I find that freewrite helps me get all my wildest ideas down, which sometimes are my best ideas. Brainwriting is something I have never heard of before reading Writer's Toolbox, but I feel like this is a great method for making sure each person has gotten an equal chance of sharing and contributing their ideas within a group.
- Rachel
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