Mind-Mapping
Mind-Mapping is a condensed, visual depiction of the details of a central idea.
Write down the most important word or short phrase or symbol for the center.
Think about it; circle it.
Post other important concepts and their words outside the circle
Edit this first phase
Think about the relation of outside items to the center item.
Erase, edit, and/or shorten words to key ideas.
Relocate important items closer to each other for better organization.
If possible, use color to organize information.
Link concepts with words to clarify their relationships.
Continue working outward
Freely and quickly add other key words and ideas (you can always erase!)
Think weird: combine concepts to expand your map or; break boundaries.
Develop in directions the topic takes you--not limited by how you are doing the map.
As you expand your map, tend to become more specific or detailed.
Set the map aside
Later, continue development and revision
Stop and think about relationships you are developing
Expand the map over time (right up to an exam if necessary!)
This map is your personal learning document
It combines what you knew with what you are learning and what you may need to complete your "picture"
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