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Mind Maps

Mind Maps

Section titled “Mind Maps”

What It Is: A visual thinking tool that helps to structure information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall, and generate new ideas.

When to Use It: For brainstorming, note-taking, or planning out a complex topic.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. STEP 1: Write the focal question at the center of the page. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 233)
  2. STEP 2: Brainstorm possible explanations and group ideas into categories. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 233)
  3. STEP 3: Expand the mind map by drawing connections between ideas. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 234)