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How to Create a Mind Map

Create a Hand-drawn Mind Map

If you choose to make a hand-drawn mind map, a piece of horizontally
placed A4 paper would be the best choice. Pick a piece of paper or
launch the mind map software, center your central topic on the canvas.
Drawing a mind map can be as simple with the following steps.

1. Start by writing or drawing a center concept in the middle of a
blank page.

2. Develop the related main ideas around this central concept,
connect each of main ideas to the center with a line.

3. Generate sub-branches that stem from the main branches to
further expand on ideas and concepts.

4. Use different colors, symbols and images to differentiate the
branches and sub-topics.

Software for Mind Mapping

Using mind map software helps to improve mind mapping efficiency. All
you need to do is to type in the content, insert images and attachments
by drag-and-drop operation. MindMaster, as a professional mind map
maker, is getting more and more popular for its following features.
1. Abundant clip art resources, mind map examples, marks, and
customization of themes etc.

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