Summarising Readings MIND MAPS Source: http://www.jcu.edu.au/office/tld/learningskills/mindmap/index.html

How to do a Mind Map Identify relationships Draw quickly on unlined paper without pausing, judging or editing Write down key ideas (words, concepts...) Put main idea in the centre Leave lots of space

Mind mapping as a study skill to understand & remember key issues follow 5 steps: skim read mind map study personalize

Skim the a_ _ _ _ _ _ _, t_ _ _ _ sentences, in_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, conclusion, k_ _ headings or chapter headings observe any d_ _ _ _ _ _ _, pictures or g_ _ _ _ _ (overview, context, clues)

Skim the a b s t r a c t, t o p i c sentences, int r o d u c t i o n, conclusion, k e y headings or chapter headings observe any d i a g r a m s, pictures or g r a p h s (overview, context, clues)

Read 1 Read the article in one sitting (Chunk it into sections/chapters if it is a whole book) 2 Go over (read again, examine) any parts you are not quite sure of. 3 Look up the words you do not understand.

Mind Map Do it from memory at this stage!

Study First version: Study the first version: showing areas you have understood showing areas you are not sure of Study the first version: discover the gaps in your knowledge refer back to the source material fill in any of these gaps

Personalise use colours & symbols comment and question: relationships - implications alternative approaches - usefulness personal experience - clarity

Using your mind map to help with learning: address all the questions you have raised keep returning to your map with answers

Homework Create a mind map dealing with: a) Three types of economic systems OR b) Three sectors of the economy c) Privatization