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Mind Mapping
By Randy Salars·
Short Answer
Organize ideas visually using a central topic with branches that show relationships and hierarchy. It’s great for brainstorming and for reviewing a topic as a coherent structure instead of scattered notes.
A Simple Mind Map Process
- Write the topic in the center (one phrase, not a paragraph).
- Add 4–8 major branches (the main categories).
- Add sub-branches with keywords (keep text short).
- Draw cross-links where branches connect (relationships matter).
- Review by redrawing from memory (active recall, not rereading).
Common Mistakes
- Writing sentences everywhere (maps become pages again).
- Too many branches (reduce to the few that matter).
- No review loop (a map only “stores” memory if you revisit it).
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