7. c. Mind Mapping

Question 1

Who developed the modern mind map?

Answer 1

Tony Buzan in 1970

Question 2

What are the seven strengths when using Mind Maps? and what are the three weaknesses?

Answer 2

Strengths:

1. The main idea placed in the centre makes it more clearly defined.
2. Levels of importance are shown with the more important ideas closer to the centre.
3. Linking concepts shows their association
4. Information recall will be more effective
5. The addition of new information is easy
6. Each map is personalised to the individual
7. The open nature makes for more creative connections.

Weaknesses:

1. Temptation to follow the structure linear method of note taking, takes away the mind mapping flow.
2. Does not always covert information to others.
3. They are not a group tool and do not allow collaboration.

Question 3

What are the 5 steps to creating a mind map?

Answer 3

1. Identify main idea
2. Main idea to the centre of page
3. Draw related issues, persons, objects
4. Continue with any related thoughts, use sub branches.
5. As you discover a new idea that expands on a key word, branch it off from the key word.

Question 4

Describe what a mind map is.

Answer 4

A picture of diagram that illustrates the relationships between ideas and concepts. It is a creative way to organise ideas and information in a visual manner.

Question 5

What are the key features of a mind map?

Answer 5

1. Organisation of ideas
2. Key words form the basis of the map
3. Association made by linkages
4. Clustering and grouping of ideas
5. Visual Memory - Print the key words, use colour, symbols
6. Originality - mind maps need a unique centre
7. Conscious involvement

Question 6

Mind maps are an essential tools for ….

Answer 6

Note taking

Question 7

How many key words and/or key image associated with it?

Answer 7

one