Applying the 21st synectics steps
Create a short story is what the essay about- An opportunity to practice your problem-solving skills through this essay- Remember that you don't
need to create anything physically. You may use images orjust descriptions of your ideas. What is
important for this essay is your ability to generate
ideas-
Number your ideas 1 through 21-
Generate 21 ideas about solving it. using the 21 Synectics steps:
1- subtract
2. Repeat
3. Combine
4- Add
5- Transfer
6- Animate
7. Empathize
8. Superimpose
9- Substitute
10- Change Scale
11. Fragment
12- Isolate
13- Distort
14- Contradict
15. Disguise
16- Parody
17- Prevaricate
18- Metamorphose
19- Hybridize
20. Mythologize
21- Fantasize