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Meme Name:Mind Map
Category:knowledgemanagement
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  • Introduction to Mind Mapping

  • Mind Map Examples


  • Core Concept
    A means of representing knowledge. Concepts radiate out from a core concept. Utilises the associative nature of human memory.
    Basic Ordering Ideas
    This is a basic ordering idea. These the top level concepts that radiate out from core concept.
    Questions
    Apply questions like: who? what? why? where? when? how? Answers can generate new nodes in the mind-map
    Properties
    Expand your mind-map with nodes for significant characteristics. e.g. definitions, structure, personality, classification, function
    Processes
    Expand your mind-map with nodes for significant operations.
    Evaluation
    Expand your mind-map with your own subjective assessment or critique.
    Methodology
    Draw central concept Draw concepts radiating out from centre
    Illustrations
    Use illustrations and different colours to add emphasis
    Pitfalls
    Don't try to be too formal. Don't use prose. Don't try to get it right first time, it stifles creative thinking.

    Author: Jaron CollisLast modified: Tuesday, 27 August 2002 at 12:03 AM *