PURPOSE:

To get information out of your head in a visual, logical manner. You can use this technique around anything and during any phase of your project.

HOW TO:

  • Create a main idea or question and place it in a circle at the center of a sheet of paper

    • Ex: What are my interests?

  • Around the central idea, place smaller circles that feature the main themes

  • From each theme, produce at least 2 sub-topics or related ideas [1]

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SOURCES:

[1] “Mind Mapping.” Mind Mapping - How to Mind Map, www.mindmapping.com/.

[2] Geoff. “10 Tips for Highly Effective Mindmapping Sessions.” GearFire Tips for Students RSS, www.gearfire.net/10-tips-highly-effective-mindmapping-sessions/.