| Mind mapping is a concept based on semantic | | | | For instance, some mind map programs allows |
| maps, using this concept one can create a | | | | using custom designed objects or adding some |
| nice looking chart, which will represent | | | | fields to the topic. It looks like some |
| goals, ideas, resources - anything. | | | | database. It's a good idea to represent data |
| | | | in such way, if you don't need to represent |
| To create a mind map you don't need anything, | | | | much information and if it's not really |
| but the pen and paper, but if you wish to do | | | | structured. |
| it faster, more accurate and if you need | | | | |
| result to be nice looking, then you should | | | | How to make your mind map for easier for |
| consider using mind mapping software tool. | | | | comprehension? Consider changing fonts and |
| | | | styles of the objects; consider adding |
| Should it be freeware or some commercial? | | | | pictures to the objects. For instance, if you |
| Depends on your tasks, but I would recommend | | | | design contact map for a certain project, and |
| commercial mind mapping software as it is | | | | then consider adding photos or avatars of |
| updated more and as a result you will be able | | | | persons included into the map. In this way |
| to find much more plug-ins and add-ons. | | | | you will give your brain more fuel for great |
| | | | ideas. |
| Most popular mind mapping software works in | | | | |
| the same way, providing you with ability to | | | | Distributing mind map is another aspect you |
| create a mind map. You start with main topic | | | | should consider. The first obvious |
| and then create a sub branches, link items | | | | opportunity is exporting mind map as a |
| and put your comments. | | | | web-friendly graphical format, such as .jpg |
| | | | or .gif. If you need an actual data to be |
| When creating a mind map, start with a key | | | | exported, then export as html or xml file. |
| subject you want to think about. Then add | | | | Some programs allow exporting outlined |
| some related ideas as a sub items. The number | | | | topics. |
| of sub-ideas must be between 2-5, if you have | | | | |
| more ideas, then you should consider | | | | Mind Map can be mobile. Most popular software |
| regrouping your mind map. | | | | tools allow putting your mind map to Pocket |
| | | | Pc in some way. For instance, there might be |
| Mind map software allows cross-link ideas | | | | a special version of Pocket PC, as long as |
| from different categories. In comparison to | | | | it's not very convenient to edit this mind |
| pen and paper, mind map created with software | | | | map at PPC, it is still possible to open and |
| tool, will keep your workspace clear, and if | | | | view maps. |
| needed you will be able to move objects on | | | | |
| the map. | | | | If you still thinking about whether to use |
| | | | pen and paper or mind map software, then I |
| As long as mind map is a way to visually | | | | think your choice is obvious, if you need to |
| represent information, people as willing to | | | | save time, get mobility and keep |
| put more detailed topics on their mind map. | | | | representation of your ideas clear. |