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Creating a Mind Map

Monday March 10, 2008

Have you considered using a mind map to study for a test? A mind map is a tool that can help you organize your thoughts. Much like a traditional outline, a mind map provides a way of breaking down an article or a process for a greater understanding.

But you can also use a mind map as a memorization tool as you study for an exam. By putting your thoughts on paper in an organized manner and including strong visual elements like colors and shapes, you can really reinforce information in your head. You can use a mind map to analyze a story or article, to memorize terms, to remember a process, and much more.

Read how to create a mind map and discover a great new tool for your next test preparation.

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