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3). Pick one other concept in the book (any chapter) that you feel needs further discussion?

One of the concepts in the book I feel needs further discussion is the concept of brainstorming. Harris (2008) says, "...brainstorming can produce a large number of original ideas" (pg. 205). Brainstorming is important in groups because it ignites original and creative ideas; something that wouldn't happen if the group dove right into a project/essay without brainstorming. For instance, brainstorming allows all of a group's ideas to come out and seen. Without brainstorming we would be skipping a crucial step in developing creative ideas. In my COMM 100W class, my instructor always had a brainstorm first before writing an essay so we could get all of our thoughts organized and whatnot. Also if a group doesn't brainstorm they are more likely to miss valuable information they or a fellow group member has to offer. However, as the book says (Harris, 2008), brainstorming only works when the team members are being supportive and nonjudgmental.