Freewriting is similar to journal writing but it focuses on a specific idea or question instead of writing about general thoughts and feelings.
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Word Lists are a great way to rapidly go through any words that come to mind when you're brainstorming a particular idea. There are many wordlist generators online.
Mind Maps are great when you're trying to get an exhaustive overview of everything you know about a particular topic. Afterward, you can identify any holes in your topic or decide to focus on a particular area.
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