Mind Mapping

Guide

A Mind Map is a large spatial and semi-artistic arrangement of information designed to display a complex concept, phenomena, or time period. It is more comprehensive and displays a larger breadth of information than a Concept Card.

Rationale: Research demonstrates that spatially arranging information and designating intellectual purpose to artistic expression increases understanding and retention. In addition, it allows one to extract main ideas, identify important concepts and information, and display it graphically.

Instructions: Plan a draft of your mind map on normal paper. On an 11 x 17 sheet of paper, use colored writing utensils to spatially arrange information purposefully. Doodle little graphics and signs to help you remember certain concepts and ideas.

General Guidelines

· Be logical in the progression outwards from the center, with main ideas as the major branches and more specific information branching off.

· Choose colors purposefully

· Doodle purposefully

· Command vocabulary and details

Mind Map Rubric

possible points	expectations	specifics	points earned
8	Clarity	Centered around title
		Logical progression from center outward
8	Artistry	Purposeful use of color
		Purposeful use of doodling and art
N/A	Comprehensiveness	Includes major information
		Uses vocabulary
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Mind Map Example: www.mind-map.com