Mind Mapping   Mind Mapping is a powerful note-taking method. Mind Maps not only  highlight important facts, but also show the overall structure of a subject and  the relative importance of individual parts of it. They are great when you need  to think creatively, and can help you to make new connections between ideas.

A mind map is a type of graphic organizer that uses a diagram to visually organize ideas and  concepts. The central idea or concept is placed in the center of the diagram, and then related ideas  are added to it in a radial fashion. Mind maps are used to help structure information to gain a better  understanding.

Compared to traditional linear notes, studying using flashcards, or brainstorming

with bullet points and outlines, mind maps have a lot of advantages. Here are just a  few of the reasons why mind maps are so effective:

• A mind map’s radiant structure directly corresponds to the way our brains

store and retrieve information.

• A mind map conveys the hierarchy and relationships between individual

ideas and enables you to see the big picture.

• A mind map makes use of mental triggers (such as pictures, colors, and

connections) to help your brain memorize things more easily.

• The best part: mind mapping doesn’t feel like work!

It’s those properties that make mind maps such a great learning tool. And what’s  more, they can be created and used by absolutely anyone. Whether you’re a post- graduate student or are just starting out in your academic career, mind maps can  help you structure, manage, and memorize the knowledge you’re trying to acquire.

