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On the next page, we will show you how a Mind Map works.  \nWhat is a Cluster?  \nClustering is a creative writing strategy in which you create associations based on a central word, phrase or topic – the cluster core.  \nThe aim is to visualize your train of thought and to generate as many uncensored ideas as possible within a short time.  \nHow does it work?  \n1. Fetch a pen or pencil, a highlighter and a piece of paper.  \nPut the paper horizontally in front of you.  \n2. Write the topic of your writing assignment in the center and circle it. This is your cluster core.  \n3. Set a timer for a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 5 minutes.  \n4. Keep your pen(cil) in motion by writing down anything  \nthat comes to your mind – even if it does not appear 100% useful or relevant. Any and all associations are allowed.  \nYou can add new ideas anywhere on the page.  \nDo not erase or cross out anything, and don't forget to connect your thoughts to each other as shown on the right. If you run out of ideas, return to the core and keep circling it with your pen(cil) until you get a new idea, or circle the last thought you wrote down.  \nIf you speak more than one language, you can write down thoughts in whichever language they come to your mind.  \n5. When the time is up, take a look at your Cluster. Were there any new ideas? Is there anything you'd like to follow up on?  \nHighlight the most interesting items. You can consider writing a new Cluster with one of these at the core, and/or transferring some items into a Mind Map (see next page) . image by Juliane Homann (studierendenWERK BERLIN 2021)  \n[For more information visit](For more information visit www.stw.berlin/schreibzentrum)[ ](For more information visit www.stw.berlin/schreibzentrum)[www.stw.berlin/schreibzentrum](For more information visit www.stw.berlin/schreibzentrum)[ ](For more information visit www.stw.berlin/schreibzentrum)Contact us at [schreibberatung@stw.berlin](schreibberatung@stw.berlin)  \nCluster and Mind Map 12/2021  \nWhat is a Mind Map?  \nA Mind Map is a creative writing strategy in which thoughts and ideas branch outward from a central topic in a hierarchical structure.  \nThe aim is to organize the components of a text or project by clarifying the connections of the individual items to each other and structuring the topic. You can use a Mind Map to keep track of the key points in a source that you're reading, to create an outline for the content of your writing assignment, or to keep an overview of the tasks associated with the individual phases of your writing project.  \nHow does it work?  \n1. Fetch a pen(cil) and a piece of paper. Put the paper horizontally in front of you. In addition, you can use adhesive notes to write on. This can make it easier to relocate items later if needed. You can also use different coloured pen(cil)s for different branches, or different kinds of relationships between components of the Mind Map. If you made a Cluster beforehand, you can transfer components of the Cluster into your Mind Map.  \n2. Write the topic of your writing assignment or the title of the text you're reading into the center. This is the core of your Mind Map.  \n3. Starting from the core, draw branches facing outwards as shown below. Each main branch can split into several sub-branches as necessary.  \n4. Label each branch with a key word, or write it onto an adhesive note.  \n5. Keep adding and labeling branches and check how individual items are related to one another. The Mind Map should be logical and hierarchical. You can also write down what kind of relation exists between two terms or branches (e.g. X induces Y, or A consists of a, b and c.) .  \nTranslation and compilation of this handout by Juliane Homannand Julian Maresch (studierendenWERK BERLIN).  \n","cbCaipyd9FOg1Wjp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipyd9FOg1Wjp","pdf",301878,"English","# What is a Cluster?\n## How does it work?\n# What is a Mind Map?\n## How does it work?","[{\"question\":\"What is the key difference between clustering and mind mapping?\",\"answer\":\"Clustering focuses on generating uncensored associations from a central word, phrase, or topic, while mind mapping organizes thoughts into a hierarchical structure that clarifies connections between items.\"},{\"question\":\"How do you create a cluster in the recommended way?\",\"answer\":\"Write the topic in the center and circle it as the cluster core, then use a timer for 3–5 minutes and keep writing any ideas that come up without erasing, connecting thoughts as you go.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a mind map work once you have a central topic?\",\"answer\":\"Place the topic in the center, draw outward branches from it, split branches into sub-branches as needed, and label each branch with keywords or adhesive notes while keeping the structure logical and hierarchical.\"}]","Cluster and Mind Map - Instructions and Example | PDF",1789110660]