Mind Mapping

The Mind Map Book Authors –Tony Buzan Originator Primary use –Notes –Memory –Barry Buzan Thesis –Notes –Organize –Clarify

Radiant Thinking Skills used: –language –numbers –logic, –rhythm –color, –gestalt Mind Mapping –Expression of radiant thinking Starts from central image Radiates from center –Applications Note making (own ideas) Note taking (others ideas) Decision making Memory Creative thinking

Mind Maps Characteristics –Subject crystallized in central image –Main themes radiate from center –Key image or word printed on line (capitol letters) –Branches form connected nodule structure 3-7 main branches Maps enhanced by –Color –Picture –Codes

Mind Maps Uses –Mental Blocks Lines Questions Images Awareness –Gather information Large projects –Decisions Dyadic Polycatigorical

Mind Map Laws –Techniques Use emphasis Use associations Be clear Personal style Layout