What is the main purpose of informational writing?

to compare and contrast
to present popular views on a topic
to express opinions without evidence
to inform readers about a topic using facts and details

where in an article is the thesis typically located?

conclusion
introduction
first body paragraph
second body paragraph

the choice that is not a technique that you should use to come up with ideas for the topic of a research project is, writing about academic subjects that are not interesting to you. this does not belong to the techniques to come up with ideas because having no interest in a certain topic will lose your drive to come up with better ideas. it gives no room for improvement and acquiring of new ideas and information. 

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