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