You’ve probably noticed the mind maps at the end of each post. I started out with more graphical ones that involved use of backslashes and underlines to simulate the effect of drawing on paper. I have since quit doing that, only using colons to seperate details from each other, and indentation to distinguish between them and key-points.
This makes the little mini-maps extremely easy to create. All I need to do is make a vertical word that corresponds to the topic somehow, then add key points and details on the right-hand side of it. They do not have to be linked acrossticly, just related to the subject.
I try to put at least two details per key point. If I can’t think of at least two details, that tells me that it is not much of a point. A given topic usually has at least two or three key points, as well.
M mind maps I connect between topic, points, details : format may vary N ascii text I no slanted text : underlines awkward : vertical topic on left M advantages A easy : quick : help organize thoughts : small, to the point P
I’m going to have to learn to do this. It’s good.
Comment by Fyara — March 24, 2006 @ 5:54 pm
Thanks Fyara! I really like these little maps
Comment by Luke — March 25, 2006 @ 1:01 am
I read some of the posts and I think it is a great blog. Sometimes I can’t help but surrender to my volatile flame I have a nice fresh joke for you people) How can you have bread if you are on a liquid diet? Drink a toast!!
Comment by smoonogaumE — October 30, 2008 @ 5:10 am