quote:
Originally posted by CameronJ:
I was wondering what your Mind Maps look like, ked, because I haven't yet fully followed through with doing them for my school work. Do you make any drawings on them; how many colors did you use?
When I'm taking notes on the lectures, my professors are usually speaking so fast that I don't have time to switch colors or draw pictures. I just write the main idea in the center circle, and then as they're speaking, I create spokes titled with their main points. I've found them useful because profs can sometimes jump around a lot and its nice to go back to a topic and still have all the same information together.
When I mind map for my course reading, I try and use different colors and draw some small pictures. The key is to not get overwhelmed with detail or intricacy, just do it. And focus on writing as few words as possible. I have a personal limit of 4 words per branch, which I try not to break. I've found that best, even though I think the PR books suggests only 3 words.
I usually re-do my lecture mind maps, which is a very good study technique I've learned. And when I do this, I use colors and drawings. I try not to take too long, but sometimes I take the longest in this part. I just try and concentrate on moving along quickly and getting the main point down.
[This message has been edited by ked (edited April 01, 2004).]
[This message has been edited by ked (edited April 01, 2004).]
