Mind Mapping

• A video by Nova Mind titled What is a Mind Map shows the reasons and benefits of using mind mapping and suggests many possible applications for the technique.
• Tony Buzan, the inventor of Mind Mapping offers more information about the purpose and application of this visual writing aid. 
• Explore the Concept Draw gallery to see how mind mapping may be used for business projects such as sales plans, site plans, proposals, marketing, or conferencing.
• Mind Tools has a valuable video about how to mind map along with an article to help you in the design process.
• How to Make a Mind Map offers step-by-step instructions to help you create your first mind map.
• Discover how mind mapping can Enhance Your Brain Power.
• Watch this You Tube Video about the Laws of Mind Mapping called How to Make a Mind Map
• Try creating a map of your own by using the software provided by Gliffy.
• For more practice try the Weilgut Mindplan.

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What is a mind map? 

A mind map is a visual representation of ideas about a chosen topic.

Why is it a good idea to create a mind map before writing an essay?

Creating a mind map will help the writer:

1. to organize all of the ideas that emerge during brainstorming

2. to eliminate repetition of ideas

3. to stay on topic

4. to maintain the structure of an essay, presentation, or other project

5. to rearrange, add, or change ideas

6. to reflect on a topic and see the big picture