Mind Mapping
To use mind mapping, write down a word or phrase in the middle of a large piece of blank paper, and then surround it with words and images representing other ideas that come to you.
Here are some tips for mind mapping:3
Use images (sketches, doodles, symbols) in addition to words.
Start with a word or sketch at the center of the page, and then work outward.
Print rather than write in script.
Use colors to indicate associations and make ideas stand out.
Use arrows or other visual devices to illustrate links between different ideas.
Don’t get stuck on one concept. Move to different places on your mind map as new ideas or associations come to mind.
Jot down ideas as they occur, wherever they fit on the paper.
Be creative, and have fun with the experience.
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The use of multiple colors, pictures, and symbols to create a mind map stimulates your thinking process.4 You use both sides of your brain and generate more—