How Does Mind Mapping Work?
Drawing a mind map is as simple as 1-2-3. Here is a basic structure of a mind map: 1. A leading topic or leading idea: this will be the center of your mind map 2. A key topic: key elements that define the leading data 3. Subtopics: details and/or characteristics of the key topic 4. Connection Arrows: link related topics 5. Colors: to separate different topics 6. Symbols and Images: helps identify idea/topics Start in the middle of a blank page, writing or drawing the idea or topic you intend to develop. I would suggest that you use a landscape orientation to add more space to your mind map. Next, develop the related subtopics around the central idea, connecting each one of them to the center with a line. Note: Try keeping your topics as short as possible either with a single or an image. Now, repeat the same process for the subtopics, generating lower level subtopics as you see it, connecting each of those topics to the corresponding subtopic. Note: Varying the connecting line provides
