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They do this in favor of a two-dimensional structure. As such, a good Mind Map shows the 'shape' of the subject, the relative importance of individual points, and the way in which facts relate to one another.  \nMind Maps are more compact than conventional notes, often taking up one side of paper. This helps you to make associations easily. And if you find out more information after you have drawn the main Mind Map, then you can easily add it in.  \nMind Maps are also useful for:  \n􀁸 Summarizing information.  \n􀁸 Consolidating information from different research sources.  \n􀁸 Thinking through complex problems.  \n􀁸 Presenting information in a format that shows the overall structure of your subject.  \nWhat's more, they are very quick to review as you can often refresh information in your mind just by glancing at one. In the same way, they can be effective mnemonics: Remembering the shape and structure of a Mind Map can give you the cues you need to remember the information within it. As such, they engage much more of your brain in the process of assimilating and connecting facts, compared with conventional notes.  \nDrawing Simple Mind Maps  \nThe original Mind Tools site was planned and researched using Mind Maps. They are too large to publish here, however part of one is shown below. This shows research into time management skills:  \nFigure 1: An Example Mind Map  \nTo make notes on a subject using a Mind Map, draw it in the following way:  \n1. Write the title of the subject you're exploring in the center of the page, and draw a circle around it. This is shown by the circle marked 1 in Figure 1, above.  \n2. As you come across major subdivisions or subheadings of the topic (or important facts that relate to the subject) draw lines out from this circle. Label these lines with these subdivisions or subheadings. These are shown by the lines marked 2 in Figure 1.  \n3. As you \"burrow\" into the subject and uncover another level of information (further subheadings, or individual facts) belonging to the subheadings above, draw these as lines linked to the subheading lines. These are shown by the lines marked 3 in Figure 1.  \n4. Finally, for individual facts or ideas, draw lines out from the appropriate heading line and label them. These are shown by the lines marked 4 in Figure 1.  \nAs you come across new information, link it in to the Mind Map appropriately.  \nA complete Mind Map may have main topic lines radiating in all directions from the center. Sub-topics and facts will branch off these, like branches and twigs from the trunk of a tree. You do not need to worry about the structure produced, as this will evolve as you develop your mind map.  \nNote that the idea of numbered 'levels' in Figure 1 is only used to explain how the Mind Map was created. All we are showing is that major headings radiate from the center, with lower level headings and facts branching off from the higher level headings.  \nWhile drawing Mind Maps by hand is appropriate in many cases, software tools like MindGenius improve the process by helping to you to produce presentation quality Concept Maps, which can easily be edited, distributed and redrafted.  \nImproving your Mind Maps  \nOnce you ","cbCaiffBBfw8jWYc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiffBBfw8jWYc","pdf",236709,"English","# Drawing Simple Mind Maps\n## Creating the mind map step by step\n# Improving your Mind Maps\n## Conventions to increase effectiveness\n# Key Points\n## Why mind mapping works","[{\"question\":\"What is a Mind Map and how does it improve note taking?\",\"answer\":\"A Mind Map uses a two-dimensional structure instead of lists. 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