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28 August 2014
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Mind Maps
Why a Mind Map?
Image of part of a mind map

Photo of traditional notes

Usually we just write notes as sentences on a page. We might break our notes into paragraphs or bullet points but sometimes a mind map would be better.

A mind map is circular. It shows the connections between a central topic and the ideas that you put around it.

Mind maps work visually. They stimulate your brain, helping you to:
  • Think of more ideas
  • Recall information more easily

Here’s a good example of a mind map.

Go to the next screen to have a look at how you put a mind map together.





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