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 Buzan says the idea was inspired by Alfred Korzybski's general semantics as popularized in science fiction novels, such as those of Robert A. Heinlein and A. E. van Vogt. He argues that while "traditional" outlines force readers to scan left to right and top to bottom, readers actually tend to scan the entire page in a non-linear fashion. Buzan's treatment also uses then-popular assumptions about the functions of cerebral hemispheres in order to explain the claimed increased effectiveness of mind mapping over other forms of note making.
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 *Use Symbols and Images – Pictures can help you to remember information more effectively than words, so use symbols or pictures that mean something to you, use it. (You can use photo libraries like iStock to source images inexpensively.)
 *Using Cross-Linkages – Information in one part of a Mind Map may relate to another part, so draw lines to show these cross-linkages. This will help you to see how one part of the subject affects another.
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 [[File:Spider and Bubble Map.png|400px|Spider and Bubble Map]]<br />
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 A Mind Map is a visual thinking tool, ideal for [[Brainstorming|brainstorming]], exploring ideas and presenting [[Information|information]] in a uniquely visual way. Mind maps can be an invaluable tool in the creative thinking process. As a visual representation of our thoughts, it makes sense to use mind mapping within our everyday working life as a way of exploring our ideas and even managing our work and tasks. Mind Mapping is a concept that has been around for decades and is often associated with traditional methods of note-taking and idea generation. With the advancements in technology over the years, the possibilities to expand our thinking power and manage our work more effectively are growing continuously. Amongst all of this technological advancement, mind mapping has stood the test of time. mind mapping in the modern age is all about taking this traditional method of idea generation and integrating it with the tools we use every day to make generating creative and innovative ideas a seamless part of our everyday life.<ref>What is a Mind Map? [https://www.ayoa.com/ourblog/what-is-mind-mapping-and-how-can-you-use-it/ Ayoa]</ref>
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 [[Brainstorming]]<br />
 [[Six Thinking Hats]]<br />
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	Rarely will you make a perfect mind map straightaway. More often you will start out with an incomplete first stab. Don't be disappointed in your mind map, but realize it to be a rough sketch in need of additional revision.		Rarely will you make a perfect mind map straightaway. More often you will start out with an incomplete first stab. Don't be disappointed in your mind map, but realize it to be a rough sketch in need of additional revision.
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		+	== How is Mind Mapping Different from Other Visualizations?<ref>How is Mind Mapping Different from Other Visualizations? [https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/what-is-mind-mapping/ MMM]</ref> ==
		+	A mind map represents the natural way you think — quite unlike linear note-taking. Let’s look at some similar visualizations:
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		+	'''''Concept Map:''''' Concept mapping connects multiple ideas. These maps have text labels on the connecting lines based on connections between each concept.
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		+	[[File:Concept Map.jpg\|400px\|Concept Map]]<br />
		+	source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_map Wikipedia]
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		+	'''''Graph Data Modelling:''''' This model is a semantic network made up of nodes and relationships between entities.
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		+	[[File:Graph Data Model.jpg\|400px\|Graph Data Model]]<br />
		+	source: [https://neo4j.com/developer/guide-data-modeling/ Neo4j]
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		+	Graph data modeling is created using words and icons, but with a focus on end-users’ needs. Mind maps serve a different purpose: helping improve your memory and organization.
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		+	'''''Spider Diagram:''''' Both a mind map and a spider diagram start with a central idea. But mind maps have main ideas and sub-ideas, while a spider diagram has nodes from each hierarchical line. See the diagram below:
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		+	[[File:Spider Diagram.jpg\|400px\|Spider Diagram]]<br />
		+	source: [https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/weaving-ideas-with-spider-diagrams Lucidchart]
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		+	However, none of these techniques count as mind maps because they don’t mimic the natural way your thoughts flow.

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	Rarely will you make a perfect mind map straightaway. More often you will start out with an incomplete first stab. Don't be disappointed in your mind map, but realize it to be a rough sketch in need of additional revision.		Rarely will you make a perfect mind map straightaway. More often you will start out with an incomplete first stab. Don't be disappointed in your mind map, but realize it to be a rough sketch in need of additional revision.

−	~~You can easily avoid said hazards by remembering and observing these principles.~~	+
		+	===See Also===
		+	[[Brainstorming]]<br />
		+	[[Six Thinking Hats]]<br />
		+	[[Problem Tree Analysis]]<br />
		+	[[Rätselvermehrung]]<br />
		+	[[Metaplan Method]]<br />
		+	[[Bisociation]]<br />
		+	[[SHARP (Structured, Holistic Approach for a Research Proposal)]]<br />
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		+	===References===
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	[[File:Spider and Bubble Map.png\|400px\|Spider and Bubble Map]]<br />		[[File:Spider and Bubble Map.png\|400px\|Spider and Bubble Map]]<br />
	source: Mind Meister		source: Mind Meister
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		+	== Benefits and Hazards of Mind Mapping<ref>Benefits and Hazards of Mind Mapping [https://www.projectwizards.net/en/blog/2018/08/mindmapping Project Wizards]</ref> ==
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		+	'''''Benefits and Advantages of Applied Mind Mapping'''''
		+	Mind mapping is a very effective method of drawing information from the human brain, of visualizing thoughts and ideas clearly and in a structured fashion. When making notes, use it as a creative and logical tool to represent your ideas according to rules.
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		+	Both conventional linear notes, as in the short keyword listing of main and sub-topics, and diagrams merely use the left hemisphere of the brain. With most people this is the hemisphere tasked with analytical thinking. It processes language, figures, logic and linear as well as ordered concepts. However, the right hemisphere is usually home to figurative imagination. This is where shapes, colors, patterns and rhythms are perceived and treated. Mind mapping combines these faculties with those of the left hemisphere to optimally exploit the capabilities of the brain rendering it increasingly astute and receptive.
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		+	In a mind map you will only ever read and write relevant words, which allows for saving up to 90% of time compared to linear notes. No need to search for keywords in superfluous text. Instead, relevant keywords are placed adjacently in time and space, which improves both your creativity and your memory. This establishes clear and telling associations between keywords displayed in the form of a mind map.
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		+	Mind mapping does not restrict you to thinking in any one correct order as does taking conventional notes. Rather, you may lay down ideas in random order just as they enter your mind. A visually stimulating, varicolored and multi-dimensional mind map is more easily accepted and remembered by our brain than are monotone linear notes.
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		+	'''''The Main Hazards of Mind Mapping'''''<br />
		+	The four main hazards for every mind mapper are:
		+	*Mind maps, that are not genuinely mind maps.
		+	*The notion that short sentences or phrases say more than a detailed mind map.
		+	*The perception of a seemingly messy mind map being no good.
		+	*A feeling of rejection towards your compiled mind map.
		+	Mind maps that aren't really mind maps are often created by people inexperienced with the the method. Their fabrications may look like mind maps at first glance and seem to follow the guidelines. But instead of order or structure they merely develop chaos and monotony, because the mind mapping rules of clarity, emphasis and association have not been adhered to.
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		+	A whole sentence or a phrase in lieu of a central word expresses a preconceived concept leaving no margin for interpretation. By following the one word rule of mind mapping you grant every word the liberty to produce its very own associations. This approach is especially helpful when you are trying to solve problems or kick start creative thinking, as it opens your mind to all possibilities.
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		+	On special occasions you may come up with a seemingly chaotic mind map. But that does not necessarily make it a bad one. It might lack clarity and beauty, but it will still represent your mental processes during its creation. Perhaps it wasn't even yourself who was unorganized and confused but the lecturer you were following or the author of the book you were reading at the time.
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		+	Rarely will you make a perfect mind map straightaway. More often you will start out with an incomplete first stab. Don't be disappointed in your mind map, but realize it to be a rough sketch in need of additional revision.
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		+	You can easily avoid said hazards by remembering and observing these principles.

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	*Use Symbols and Images – Pictures can help you to remember information more effectively than words, so use symbols or pictures that mean something to you, use it. (You can use photo libraries like iStock to source images inexpensively.)		*Use Symbols and Images – Pictures can help you to remember information more effectively than words, so use symbols or pictures that mean something to you, use it. (You can use photo libraries like iStock to source images inexpensively.)
	*Using Cross-Linkages – Information in one part of a Mind Map may relate to another part, so draw lines to show these cross-linkages. This will help you to see how one part of the subject affects another.		*Using Cross-Linkages – Information in one part of a Mind Map may relate to another part, so draw lines to show these cross-linkages. This will help you to see how one part of the subject affects another.
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		+	== Types of Mind Maps<ref>What are the Different Types of Mind Maps? [https://www.mindmeister.com/blog/why-mind-mapping/ Mind Meister]</ref>==
		+	Mind maps are graphical representations of information. In contrast to the traditional, linear notes you might make in a text document or even on paper, mind maps let you capture thoughts, ideas and keywords on a blank canvas. These ideas are organized in a two-dimensional structure, with the title/main idea always located in the center of the map for visibility. Related ideas branch off from the center in all directions, creating a radiant structure. Despite these key principles, the fact that mind mapping has existed for almost half a century makes it inevitable that some divergence will exist when it comes to defining what a mind map actually is. Let’s look at the two key schools of thought.
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		+	'''''The Buzan Method'''''<br />
		+	In its purest form, mind mapping is a particular technique that requires the following key elements to be effective:
		+	*A central image, to stimulate memory, associations and thought processes
		+	*Curvilinear branches, emanating from the central image, to depict the basic ordering ideas (BOIs)
		+	*A (theoretically infinite) network of smaller branches to depict ideas stemming from the BOIs at different levels of detail
		+	*Conscious use of color to separate ideas by topic
		+	*A single keyword for each branch
		+	The rules behind Buzan's mind mapping technique were developed following extensive studies in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. Many purists argue to this day that his method remains the one true technique: a map without the elements above cannot be considered a “true” mind map.
		+	Importantly, however, Buzan mentions that he uses his own learning experiences to ultimately gauge what is effective and what is not, which is why his method has been subtly adapted over time by like-minded enthusiasts. Below is an example of a Tony Buzan Profile Mind Map.
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		+	[[File:Tony Buzan Profile Mind Map.png\|400px\|Tony Buzan Profile Mind Map.png]]<br />
		+	source: [https://mindwerx.com/portfolio-items/tony-buzan-profile-mind-map/ Mindwerx]
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		+	'''''Spider and Bubble Maps'''''<br />
		+	Although the term is inextricably linked to Buzan, the modern definition of mind mapping is slightly broader and generally encompasses spider maps and bubble maps as well. These similar concepts are less-rigidly defined variations of the Buzan method above, differing in several key aspects.
		+	*Both spider/bubble maps and “Buzan” mind maps start from a single central topic, or two topics in “double bubble” maps. However, how the surrounding topics are presented is the crucial point of difference.
		+	*Rather than labeling the branches, spider/bubble diagrams use lines to connect ideas, displayed as “bubbles” around the central theme. These topics may also be further dissected into subtopics to provide detail and depth.
		+	*A key advantage of spider/bubble maps is that they provide mappers with the opportunity to link themes “cross-topic” rather than solely from the preceding branch. This fosters an overarching structure within the map and can show links between related subjects.
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		+	[[File:TSpider and Bubble Map.png\|400px\|Spider and Bubble Map]]<br />
		+	source: Mind Meister

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−	A '''Mind ~~Map~~''' is a visual thinking tool, ideal for [[Brainstorming\|brainstorming]], exploring ideas and presenting [[Information\|information]] in a uniquely visual way. Mind maps can be an invaluable tool in the creative thinking process. As a visual representation of our thoughts, it makes sense to use mind mapping within our everyday working life as a way of exploring our ideas and even managing our work and tasks. Mind Mapping is a concept that has been around for decades and is often associated with traditional methods of note-taking and idea generation. With the advancements in technology over the years, the possibilities to expand our thinking power and manage our work more effectively are growing continuously. Amongst all of this technological advancement, mind mapping has stood the test of time. mind mapping in the modern age is all about taking this traditional method of idea generation and integrating it with the tools we use every day to make generating creative and innovative ideas a seamless part of our everyday life.<ref>~~Definition -~~ What ~~Does~~ Mind ~~Mapping Mean~~? [https://www.ayoa.com/ourblog/what-is-mind-mapping-and-how-can-you-use-it/ Ayoa]</ref>	+	'''Mind Mapping''' is a way of linking key concepts using images, lines and links. A central concept is linked via lines to other concepts which in turn are linked with other associated ideas. It is similar as a technique to concept mapping and spider diagrams, the difference being that true mind mapping involves constructing a hierarchy of ideas instead of pure random association. Mind mapping uses the concept of "radiant thinking" – that is, thoughts radiate out from a single idea, often expressed as an image. Branches flow backwards and forwards from and to the central idea.<ref>Definition - What Does Mind Mapping Mean? [https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/how-to/study-skills/mind-map Emerald Group]</ref>
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		+	[[File:Mind Map.jpg\|400px\|Mind Map]]<br />
		+	source: Emerald Group
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		+	A Mind Map is a visual thinking tool, ideal for [[Brainstorming\|brainstorming]], exploring ideas and presenting [[Information\|information]] in a uniquely visual way. Mind maps can be an invaluable tool in the creative thinking process. As a visual representation of our thoughts, it makes sense to use mind mapping within our everyday working life as a way of exploring our ideas and even managing our work and tasks. Mind Mapping is a concept that has been around for decades and is often associated with traditional methods of note-taking and idea generation. With the advancements in technology over the years, the possibilities to expand our thinking power and manage our work more effectively are growing continuously. Amongst all of this technological advancement, mind mapping has stood the test of time. mind mapping in the modern age is all about taking this traditional method of idea generation and integrating it with the tools we use every day to make generating creative and innovative ideas a seamless part of our everyday life.<ref>What is a Mind Map? [https://www.ayoa.com/ourblog/what-is-mind-mapping-and-how-can-you-use-it/ Ayoa]</ref>
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	== Origins of Mind Mapping<ref>Origins of Mind Mapping [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map Wikipedia]</ref> ==		== Origins of Mind Mapping<ref>Origins of Mind Mapping [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map Wikipedia]</ref> ==