Tony Buzan
Tony Buzan
Tony Buzan was an author and educational consultant who popularised the technique of mind mapping. The Tony Buzan Learning Centre describes mind maps as follows:
"A Mind Map® is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills – word, image, number, logic, rythm, colour and spatial awareness – in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain."
iMindMap is a mind mapping software developed by Tony Buzan and Chris Griffiths. iMindMap now operates under the name Ayoa and is a paid subscription but the old iMindMap is stil available to use for free. Click on the title 'iMindMap' to use it.
Coggle
The simplest, cleanest mind mapping tool on the web. Coggle gives you a clear way to share and understand complex information. It's a collaborative mind-mapping tool that simplifies complex things.
Coggle integrates seamlessly with Google Drive, so you can organise your mindmaps how you like and easily share with your existing Google contacts.
Features:
→ Real-time collaboration
→ Unlimited diagrams
→ Unlimited image uploads
→ Full change history
→ Markdown support
→ Download as PDF & Image
→ Export as .mm and text
→ Comments & Chat
→ Embeddable diagrams
Mind Maps
Mind Maps
Mind Maps link all the various terms and keywords that are used in critical theory to describe a topic or research area/subject. These terms are useful when defining the area you are interested in and for searching the catalogue and databases with.
A mindmap can clarify your main ideas, as well as drawing out new and interesting connections between them.
To make a mindmap:
● Write down the keywords that define your research
● Arrange the keywords by theme, so the connections between the words are clear;
● Use colour coding to define the various themes.
Note: It’s a good idea to use single words rather than whole sentences for your keywords. And try to avoid editing too much as you work (which can slow you down from making connections)!
Below is an example of a map for 'Political Art'
