![]() ![]() Buzan’s study skills: Mind maps, memory techniques, and speed reading. POSITIVE THINKING - create positive images so your mind will create pleasant associations with themīuzan, T. LAUGHTER - use humor to enhance your ability to recallġ0. ATTRACTION - make your mind map appealing so you enjoy looking at itĩ. Order/pattern - instill order and sequence to help organize memories, making them easier to recallĨ. Symbols - create a code of symbols as a quick way to capture a lot of informationħ. Numbers - use numbers to give order and help make memories specificĦ. Color - choose at least 3 colors to make your mind map come aliveĥ. Rhythm/movement - curve lines to suggest movement and make images 3D to make them memorableĤ. Exaggeration - draw absurd images to engage your mind’s eyeģ. Senses - use visualization (and other senses, if possible!) to create a stronger tie to memoryĢ. ![]() Use all 3 principle types in your mind maps to activate your whole brain!ġ. Applying the principles in bold will engage your senses, ones in italics your logic, and ones in ALL CAPS your emotion. When creating a mind map, ensure you also follow Buzan (2011)'s 10 core memory principles listed below. To make your mind map as effective as possible, be sure you follow Buzan (2011)'s “laws” of mind mapping:ġ. Use unlined paper (8.5 x 11 or larger works best) or mind-mapping softwareĢ. Start in the middle of the page, using a picture or image for your central ideaģ. Draw branches radiating from the center for your main points, with branches close to the main idea thicker than those further away from itĤ. Use just one word or short phrase per branch, and make the branch the same length as the wordĥ. Use print or block letters for words (rather than cursive)įigure 1: Mind map guidelines. Mind maps are a great way of exploring what you know and putting new information into context. ![]()
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