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Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to effectively brainstorm research topics for
their projects, considering their interests, relevance, and feasibility.
Duration: 45 minutes
Materials:
Lesson Plan:
1. Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by explaining the importance of selecting a suitable research topic for any project.
- Emphasize that brainstorming is a creative process that allows students to explore their interests and
identify relevant and feasible research topics.
- Ask students to consider the subject or field they want to focus on for their research.
- Encourage them to think about the specific areas or aspects they find intriguing within the chosen
subject.
- Introduce various brainstorming techniques, such as mind mapping, freewriting, and clustering.
- Explain how each technique works and how it can help generate research ideas.
- Instruct each group to use one of the brainstorming techniques to generate as many research topics
as possible within the given time frame.
- Encourage them to write down their ideas on sticky notes or use virtual note-taking tools.
- Bring the groups back together and ask them to share the research topics they generated.
- Facilitate a discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of each topic, considering factors like
relevance, originality, and feasibility.
- Instruct them to select one or more research topics they find most compelling and suitable for
further exploration.
7. Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful
brainstorming for research topics.
- Encourage students to continue refining their chosen topics and seek guidance from instructors or
peers if needed.
8. Homework Assignment:
- Instruct students to write a brief description of their selected research topic(s) and why they find
them intriguing. This will serve as a starting point for their research projects.
Note: Depending on the complexity of the subject and the depth of exploration desired, this lesson plan
can be adjusted to suit the students' needs and time constraints.