Adventure Tour Guiding/Activities/Clustering



=Objective= Research techniques

=Activity= Using two techniques - brainstorming and clustering to assist the research process

=Task=

Brainstorming can help generate ideas that will develop your theme. You can brainstorm ideas individually or in a group. Make sure you record all the ideas that are forthcoming, even the most riduculous may lead to a unique theme. It should be a fun activity to carry out.

Here are two techniques for you to try. Use them again whenever you have to work through the checklist for themes. Complete these examples:

Synergic Comparison - comparing unlike objects:
 * how is a snake like a fish
 * how is a bird like an airplane
 * how is a river like a person's circulatory system

Clustering - this is similar to mindmapping. Its a technique that you would use on your own rather than in a group. Try this:


 * write a topic in the centre of a sheet of paper and circle it - (100% Pure)
 * jot down words or ideas as fast as they come to ming

Key concepts and patterns will automatically create a framework for your interpretation.


 * Use the link below (under resoursces) to help you understand how to create a cluster or mindmap.

= Supporting Resources=

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mind-Map