Mind Mapping!

Mind maps are diagrams used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items centered around a central key word or idea.  They are great for brainstorming, staying on topic and starting and developing ideas for papers and projects.  For a more in depth definition of mind map, you can find more information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map.  Mind mapping is also a great way to look at how you think on paper.  I think many of you will find this visual tool helpful in structuring information, analyzing ideas, comprehend and synthesize new ideas and much more!  I found a website that gives you simple step by step instructions on how to create a mind map.  I would like each of you to look over the steps and come up with an idea of something you would like to use for a mind map tomorrow in class.  You can find the complete and simple steps at http://www.mapyourmind.com/howto.htm.  I really hope all of you give it a try, as I think many of you will find this helpful and even enjoy it!  Below I've included an example to help all of you get started.