Some examples of brainstorming:

Look at the following brainstorming examples.  The main ideas are listed in the left-hand column.

Main Idea	Synonym(s)  (meaning is the same)	Broader (more general, original idea "fits into" this broader category)	Narrower (more specific, a "type of", or an example of)	Related (none of the other categories, but still helpful for your topic)
UAE	United Arab Emirates	Gulf Arab World Middle East	Abu Dhabi Dubai Fujeirah Sharjah Ajman Ras Al Khaima Umm Al Quwain
customs	traditions	social systems anthropology society	falconry Bedouin wedding bastakia housing Eid celebrations henna parties	marriage social relations spirituality rites and ceremonies religion culture
global warming	greenhouse effect	environment environmental problems ecology	air pollution aerosol sprays car fumes smog CFCs	hole in the ozone layer climate change