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Artifac Artifact Research Paper

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Artifact 1: Brainstorm topics; this artifact is a list composed of ten main terms with two subterms residing to each. Brainstorming is a method that always for the flow of creativity. Therefore, paving the way for new ideas. However, prior to this artifact, I rarely used brainstorming as a method in the composition of my pieces. Throughout my writing career, I based my essay topics around the first thought that would come to mind. However, this artifact presented the notion that, first ideas are not always the best. From my list of terms, I was able to choose an essay topic that I was truly passionate about. The subject that I chose to write on, was not the first idea that came to my mind while brainstorming. It had actually taken seven tries in order for me to find the right one . …show more content…

Outlining is a method that is used to organize thoughts and information; one that I commonly use to guide my writing. Prior to this artifact, once an outline was planned and composed, I would follow it step by step when writing the actual piece. However, during the production of this essay, the message that I wanted to convey changed causing it to clash with my outline. I battled with the notion of whether I should continue on my original path or lead my essay in a new direction (with the ways of defining and conclusion). In the end, I chose to take a step away from my outline. By doing so, I realized that outlines are simply a guide for your writing and meant to strayed

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