Mind Mapping

A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. A mind map is hierarchical and shows relationships among pieces of the whole. It is often created around a single concept, drawn as an image in the center of a blank page, to which associated representations of ideas such as images, words and parts of words are added. Major ideas are connected directly to the central concept, and other ideas branch out from those.

Mind maps can be drawn by hand, either as "rough notes" during a lecture, meeting or planning session,its really helpful in any examination.You can easily remind important terms related to your subject.The image below is an example of what feature within word.

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Mind Mapping Benefits

1. Mind maps are flexible. There are no limits as to what mind maps can be used for. What’s more, mind mapping is suitable for all ages.  Just use images rather than words.
2. Mind maps are easy to create. All you need to get started is an idea. You don’t need to write in sentences, or even use words at all – but you can if you want. You can express your ideas in the way you are most comfortable with.
3. Mind maps are clear. The intention of a mind map – its topic – is always in the centre of the page, and there are no surplus ‘fillers’ to detract from the main aim of the map. Mind maps give you an overview of an idea, and then allow you to explore the idea further through sub-categories and keywords.
4.  Mind maps are visually driven. As well as the perfect planning tool, they are a wonderful presentational device. Don’t tell people your ideas, show them! The fact that your initial concept is split up into distinct categories will help others to understand.
5. Mind maps enable a free flow of ideas: Because you mostly use single keywords, symbols and short phrases in mind maps, you can jot down ideas a lot faster than usual, which results in an unobstructed flow of ideas.

But what can we use mind maps for?

• Note taking
• Brainstorming (individually or in groups)
• Problem solving
• Studying and memorization
• Planning
• Researching and consolidating information from multiple sources
• Presenting information
• Gaining insight on complex subjects
• Jogging your creativity

 But most of all… mind maps are fun! Creating a mind map doesn’t actually feel like work, even though you’re accomplishing a lot.