Expertise in creative writing

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Questions 1 - 10:

Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Background - researcher had previously studied 1
Had initial idea for research - inspired by a book (the 2 of a famous novelist).
Posed initial question - why do some people become experts whilst others don't?
Read expertise research in different fields.
Avoided studies conducted in a 3 because too controlled.
Most helpful studies-research into 4 e.g. waiting tables.
Found participants: four true 5 in creative writing (easy to find) and four with extensive experience.
 Using ‘think aloud’ techniques, gathered 6 data from inexperienced writer.
(During session - assistant made 7 recordings).
 Gathered similar data from experienced writers.
 Compared two data sets and generated a 8 for analysis
(Identified five major stages in writing will be refined later).
 Got an expert 9 to evaluate the quality of the different products.
 Identified the most effective 10 of stages in producing text.