1. + MIND MAPPING Step by Step

2. + DREAMS… When you dream, you organize information into images.

3. + Mnemonics One way to represent information, especially in order to remember it better, is to use a mnemonic device. Mnemonic devices : are learning techniques that help someone remember large amounts of information. use many different senses to help with recall of information. can be songs, words, images, or a combination of those.

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7. + For MIND MAPPING, the use of images or symbols and text together are very effective.

8. + Mind Mapping… A visual technique for organizing information.

9. + Mind Mapping is used to organize

10. + STEP 1 Identify your main topic The topic belongs in the center The mind map includes both words and images

11. + STEP 2 Identify Main Ideas How can you divide up the topic into smaller segments? Branch out of the topic into subcategories

12. + STEP 3 Begin to add details Details support the subcategories The lines and words are smaller

13. + STEP 3 Add a 3 rd and 4 th level Continue to add greater detail Think about what else comes to your mind in that category

14. + SPECIFIC TIPS Lines should not be straight Unless the topic becomes serious Use different colors for different concepts Change line color for related information Use curvy lines, arrows, change thickness Stick to single words Use one word or short phrases The image should do more of the “talking” Use boxes to highlight important concepts

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