the differance between gathering information and brainstorming in writing?

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Mhd shaher

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Hi..
what is the differance between gathering information and brainstorming in writing an essay for example?
 

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brainstorm first (creative, free-wheeling thinking) and then gather the information needed (hard data)
 

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Hi..
what is the differance between gathering information and brainstorming in writing an essay for example?
Brainstorming uses only information which you already have in your head.
Gathering information tends to imply that your sources are extra-cerebral.
 
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