Study Skills Mind mapping by Tony buzan

Your brain is a super bio-computer that dwarfs any machine on the market. If you understand how it works and how to work with it, you can employ and enjoy astonishing powers of learning, memory, concentration, and creativity in planning and structuring thought on all levels. Now, in The Mind Map Book, Tony and Barry Buzan have provided a comprehensive operating manual for all who want to use their brains to their fullest potential

Many of us have learned to outline information
in our studies
i.First item 
ii.Second item 
 A.sub item 
 B.sub item 
  1.sub sub item 
  2.sub sub item 
iiiThird item


Alternatives to outlining are Mind- and Concept-Mapping.
How do I map?
First reject the idea of an outline, or of paragraphs using sentences.
Think in terms of key words or symbols
that represent ideas and words.

You will need:
1.a pencil (you'll be erasing!) and a blank (non-lined) big piece of paper 
2.a blackboard and (colored) chalk 
3."post-it" notes

Write down the most important word or short phrase
or symbol for the center.
Think about it; circle it.


Post other important concepts 
and their words outside the circle

Edit this first phase

Think about the relation of outside items to the center item
Erase, edit, and/or shorten words to key ideas
Relocate important items closer to each other for better organization
If possible, use color to organize information
Link concepts with words to clarify their relationships

Continue working outward
Freely and quickly add other key words and ideas (you can always erase!)
Think weird: combine concepts to expand your map or; break boundaries
Develop in directions the topic takes you--not limited by how you are doing the map
As you expand your map, tend to become more specific or detailed

Set the map aside
Later, continue development and revision
Stop and think about relationships you are developing
Expand the map over time (right up to an exam if necessary!)

This map is your personal learning document
It combines what you knew with what you are learning
and what you may need to complete your "picture"

WATCH this video for more on MIND MAPPING