Starbursting

This framework is available in the Research Tools

What It Is: A form of brainstorming that focuses on generating questions rather than answers.

When to Use It: In the early stages of a project to ensure all aspects of a topic are explored before starting the analysis.

Question Type	Focus
What?	Define the problem/question
Why?	Understand motivations
Who?	Identify stakeholders
How?	Determine methods
When?	Establish timing
Where?	Identify locations

Diagram Example

A starbursting diagram can be visualized as a central topic with questions radiating outwards. Here is a representation of what this might look like in a markdown format:

        Who?
          ^
          |
What? <-- Topic --> Why?
          |
          v
        How?

And here is a more detailed example using nested lists:

Central Topic: Creating a New Community Wiki
- Who?
  - Who is the target audience?
  - Who will be the contributors?
  - Who will manage the wiki?
- What?
  - What is the purpose of the wiki?
  - What topics will it cover?
  - What are the success criteria?
- When?
  - When is the deadline for launching the wiki?
  - When will we solicit feedback from the community?
  - When will we schedule regular maintenance?
- Where?
  - Where will the wiki be hosted?
  - Where will we promote the wiki to the community?
- Why?
  - Why is a wiki the right solution for our needs?
  - Why would the community want to contribute?
  - Why is this wiki different from existing resources?
- How?
  - How will we structure the content?
  - How will we ensure the quality of the information?
  - How will we handle disputes or vandalism?