A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid to studying and organizing information, solving problems, making decisions, and writing.
The elements of a given mind map are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts, and are classified into groupings, branches, or areas, with the goal of representing semantic or other connections between portions of information. Mind maps may also aid recall of existing memories.
By presenting ideas in a radial, graphical, non-linear manner, mind maps encourage a brainstorming approach to planning and organizational tasks. Though the branches of a mindmap represent hierarchical tree structures, their radial arrangement disrupts the prioritizing of concepts typically associated with hierarchies presented with more linear visual cues. This orientation towards brainstorming encourages users to enumerate and connect concepts without a tendency to begin within a particular conceptual framework.
The mind map can be contrasted with the similar idea of concept mapping. The former is based on radial hierarchies and tree structures denoting relationships with a central governing concept, whereas concept maps are based on connections between concepts in more diverse patterns.
-Mind maps are, by definition, a graphical method of taking notes.
creator of mind map:tony buzan
Tony Buzan (born 2 June 1942, English pronunciation: /ˈbuːzn̩/) is an author and educational consultant. He is a proponent of the techniques of Mind Mapping[1] and mental literacy. He claims to have worked with "corporate entities and businesses all over the world; academics; Olympic athletes; children of all ages; governments; and high profile individuals, in teaching them how to maximize the use of their brain power."[2]
Mind maps can be used for:
* problem solving
* outline/framework design
* anonymous collaboration
* marriage of words and visuals
* individual expression of creativity
* condensing material into a concise and memorable format
* team building or synergy creating activity
* enhancing work morale
power of mind map
-superior note taking method because it does not lead to a "semi-hypnotic trance" state
-mind map uses the full range of left and right human cortical skills
-balances the brain
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