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Map your mind with Mind MapsAn efficient way to write an article

Rianne BindelsDept. Medical Informatics

Maastricht University

• Introduction• Practical example:

– Write an article:

Variability in assessment of expert reviewers

– Use of Mind Map techniques

• Information on Mind Maps– Websites

– Examples of software packages

OverviewOverview

• Not attractive• Unfamiliarity• Different views junior - senior• Time consuming• Writer’s block

Experienced problems

Experienced problems

Feedback

Writer Message Public

Internal feedback

ProcessProcess

• Training in writing • Learn through experience• Mind Mapping

SolutionsSolutions

The message

Writer’s block

Traditional way

Mind Mapping

SolutionsSolutions

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• Learning• Brainstorm• Creative processes

• Project planning• Structure thoughts

Mind MapMind Map

àWrite an article

The message

Why ? What ?

Meaning ? Results ?

StructureStructure

The message

Why ? What ?

Meaning ? Results ?

StructureStructure

Introduction Methods

ResultsDiscussion

• Start Mind Map together

(junior and senior)• Complete Mind Map per subject• Take your time!

ProcedureProcedure

• Early consensus on first structure of the article

• Manual for researcher/author• Write the article in a shorter period

of time

AdvatagesAdvatages

• Introduction• Practical example:

– Write an article:

Variability in assessment of expert reviewers

– Use of Mind Map techniques

• Information on Mind Maps– Websites

– Examples of software packages

OverviewOverview

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Basic structure

Basic structure

Use imagesUse images

.. and color.. and color

Goal research

Goal research

Use keywords

Use keywords Use branchesUse branches

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Add textAdd text

Research methods

Research methods

Use notesUse notes

Example: Text, formulas and/or

references

Use notesUse notes

Results research

Results research

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Use images as codes

Use images as codes

Discussion research

Discussion research

Use highlighting

Use highlighting

Review total map

Review total map

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Use connections

Use connections The result !!The result !!

Advantages:- Easy and quickly to learn

- Output in different ways à export to other windows applications

- Extra options

Mind ManagerMind Manager

• Image (bmp-format)

• Text (rtf-format) àWord document• Powerpoint presentation

• Web page

OutputOutput

• Indicate priority

• Plan tasks• MultiMaps à connections between Mind Maps

• Conference à work on one Mind Map with more than one person at the same time

Extra optionsExtra options

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• Introduction• Practical example:

– Write an article:

Variability in assessment of expert reviewers

– Use of Mind Map techniques

• Information on Mind Maps– Websites

– Examples of software packages

OverviewOverview

Introduction Mind Maphttp://members.ozemail.com.au/~caveman/Creative/Mindmap/

Tony Buzan – Buzan Centreshttp://www.mind-map.com/

Mind Map in 8 stepshttp://www.thinksmart.com/mission/workout/mindmapping_intro.html

Information Mind MapInformation Mind Map

UM students: Workshop ’Train

your brain’

UM students: Workshop ’Train

your brain’

MindManagerhttp://www.mindjet.com/

Axon Idea processorhttp://web.singnet.com.sg/~axon2000/index.htm

Inspiration softwarehttp://www.inspiration.com

Mind Map softwareMind Map software

The Mind Map Book : How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential

Tony Buzan, Barry Buzan

Mind Map booksMind Map books

Mindmapping: Your Personal Guide to Exploring Creativity and Problem-Solving

Joyce Wycoff

Mind Maps are also possible with a pencile on a piece of paper

Succes !!

FinallyFinally

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Presentation is available on:

http://www.mi.unimaas.nl/member/rianne/

Mind Manager - Mindjet Axon Idea processor

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Inspiration software