Mind Mapping

A visual note-taking technique that turns ideas into a diagram rather than a list of bullet points. When you make a mind map, you start with a central idea in the middle of the page, then draw branches out to subtopics, and those can branch into smaller details. You might use colors, arrows, and even doodles. For example, if you’re mind mapping a history chapter, you could put “French Revolution” in the center, then have branches for causes, key figures, major events, and outcomes, each with their own mini-notes. Mind mapping is great because it lets you see the “big picture” and relationships between concepts at a glance, and it can be more engaging (and memorable) than just writing straight text. It’s like making a personalized treasure map of the knowledge so you can follow the connections and recall information more easily.
Keywords: mind mapping, visual notes, brainstorming map