Mind Mapping

A sample Mind Map: A mindmap of mindmapping

What is a Mind Map?
A visual representation of an idea, concept or problem
And also…
A logical organization of contents/solutions
A visual set of associations

Uses for Mind Maps
Problem Solving
Organizing
Idea Generation
Essay organiztion
…

More Uses for Mind Maps
Overviewing
Concentrating
Memorising
Organising
Presenting
Planning
Meeting
Training
Thinking
Negotiating
Brain Blooming
From Buzan’s site (mind-map.com)

More “Practical” Applications:
Generating new ideas
Study Skills
Web Site Design
Decision making
Career Planning
Essay organization
“To Do” lists
For idea generation or problem solving
5WH
5 Senses
Provocateur

How to Mind Map
Start in the centre with an image of the topic.
Use images, symbols, codes and colours.
Select key words.
Each word/image must be alone.
The lines must be connected the central image.
Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind Map.

A Mind Map of Mind Mapping
From Tony Buzan’s web site
Mind-map.com

A Mind Map for SOC 204

SOC 204
Understanding
Yourself
Understanding
Thinking
Models of Thinking
Creative Problem
Solving Techniques
Creativity
Techniques
Hemispheric Modes
Learning Style
Multiple Intelligences
Personality
Bloom
Critical Vs. Creative
Logical Problem Solving
Lateral Thinking
Models of the
Creative Process
Vertical Thinking
LARC
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Advanced Brainstorming
Journal Activities

Brainstorm…
What to Mind Map?
List your ideas
Remember, no evaluation or censoring
To get started: cars, school, computers, operating systems, what to do with a piece of paper