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A hand-drawn mind map
A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to andarranged around a central key word or idea. Especially in British English, the terms "spidergram" and "spidergraph" are more common,[1] but they can cause confusion with the term "spider diagram" used in mathematics and logic. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid to studying and organizing information, solving problems, making decisions, andwriting.
The elements of a given mind map are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts, and are classified into groupings, branches, or areas, with the goal of representing semantic or other connections between portions of information. Mind maps may also aid recall of existing memories.[citation needed]
By presenting ideas in a radial, graphical, non-linear manner, mind mapsencourage a brainstorming approach to planning and organizational tasks.[citation needed] Though the branches of a mindmap represent hierarchical tree structures, their radial arrangement disrupts the prioritizing of concepts typically associated with hierarchies presented with more linear visual cues.[citation needed] This orientation towards brainstorming encourages users to enumerate and connectconcepts without a tendency to begin within a particular conceptual framework.[citation needed]
The mind map can be contrasted with the similar idea of concept mapping. The former is based on radial hierarchies and tree structures denoting relationships with a central governing concept, whereas concept maps are based on connections between concepts in more diverse patterns. However, either canbe part of a larger personal knowledge base system.
Contents[hide] * 1 Characteristics * 2 Mind map guidelines * 3 History * 4 Uses * 5 Effectiveness in learning * 6 Tools * 7 Trademarks * 8 See also * 9 References * 10 Further reading |
[edit] Characteristics
Mind maps are, by definition, a graphical method of taking notes. Their visual basis helps one to distinguish wordsor ideas, often with colors and symbols.[citation needed] They generally take a hierarchical or tree branch format, with ideas branching into their subsections. Mind maps allow for greater creativity when recording ideas and information, as well as allowing the note-taker to associate words with visual representations.[citation needed] Mind maps differ from concept maps in that mind maps focus ononly one word or idea, whereas concept maps connect multiple words or ideas.
A key distinction between mind maps and modelling graphs is that there is no rigorous right or wrong with mind maps, relying on the arbitrariness of mnemonic systems. A UML diagram or a semantic network has structured elements modelling relationships, with lines connecting objects to indicate relationship. This isgenerally done in black and white with a clear and agreed iconography. Mind maps serve a different purpose: they help with memory and organization. Mind maps are collections of words structured by the mental context of the author with visual mnemonics, and, through the use of colour, icons and visual links are informal and necessary to the proper functioning of the mind map.
[edit] Mind map guidelinesMind map of mind map guidelines
Author Tony Buzan suggests the following guidelines for creating mind maps:
1. Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
2. Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your mind map.
3. Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
4. Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own...