Mind Mapping

By : Mona Chaudhary Deepika Kamra Richa Julka Heena Banga

WHAT IS A MINDMAP?

A mindmap is a visual way of organizing ideas in a web-like structure.

Mind Map:
We can then define a mind map as an expression of the radian thought, and therefore as a natural function of the human mind. It`s a way of generating and organizing ideas using associations through a graphical representation. A Mind Map is the ultimate organizational thinking tool, it is the easiest way to put information into your brain and take information out of your brain. It's a creative and effective means of note taking that literally 'maps out' your thoughts. Tony Buzan

What is it...?
Mind Mapping is a graphic technique used to represent ideas and concepts developed by Tony Buzan, which harnesses the skills of both cerebral hemispheres :

Right Hemisphere says: I am the one generating ideas! The eccentric, creative part, well, the artist!

Left Hemisphere says Right, but without me, the analytical part that organizes and structures those ideas into something coherent, youd be lost

Our double personality:

LEFT HEMISPHERE Ritmo Word Logic Numbers Linear Reasoning Analysis Lists

RIGHT HEMISPHERE Spatial perception Global focus Imagination Daydreaming Color Dimension

Without neurons connecting us wed be nothing!

How do we receive information?:

Our brain is bombarded by bits of information in the form of:

Sensations

Memories
Thoughts

Images

And how do we process it?:

Through the main functions of our brain, we receive and process that information in different ways:

Lists
Words

codes
Symbols

Sequences

Numbers
Colors

smells

Images
Dimensions

WHAT CONSTITUTES A MINDMAP? Center word and image Branches Sub-branches less important info Single keywords Images and color

shown in following diagram

AN IMAGE OF MIND MAPPING

From mind to paper:

We will see next a series of steps to learn how to represent on a piece of paper our mind maps.
Lets get the most out of our brain and the information we store in it!!

Ready?

MIND MAPPING STEPS

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Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors. Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your mind map. Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters. Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line. The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic and thinner as they radiate out from the centre. Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support. Use multiple colors throughout the mind map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group. Develop your own personal style of mind mapping. Use emphasis and show associations in your mind map. Keep the mind map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.

BENEFITS
Visual Hierarchical Easy to connect distant ideas Like an outline Brain dump first, then easy to rearrange ideas

Applications of Mind Mapping:

1. problem solving 2. outline/framework design 3. structure/relationship representations 4. marriage of words and visuals 5. condensing material into a concise and memorable format 6. team building or synergy creating activity 7. Notetaking 8. Planning 9. Brainstroming

It can also help us to:

Organize too much information Solve problems that seem to have no solution Clarify our ideas Study in a effective way Concentrate faster Stimulate imagination and creativity Improve communication within our team Plan in a productive way Make the right decisions Optimize and leverage from brain storming sessions
AND GET THE MOST OUT OF OUR BRAIN COMPUTING POWER AND THE INFORMATION WE STORE IN IT!!!

Example
A good Mind Mapping example to organize information we want to show and convey, is Philippe Boukobza s mind map, that shows his identity on social media in a visual way:

CONCLUSION
Mindmaps are increase thinking and remembering Improve developer and business discussions Easy to use