Writing is a powerful tool. Writing is a private act that can be used to gain clearer ideas and allow for better communication and sharing of those thoughts or ideas.
Mind mapping gives visual form to ideas and is a visual aid in concepts and their relationship to each other.
Start with a word in the center of the paper and work your way outwards with branches to new words, concepts, associations. A graphic mind map is done similarly but with imagery- icons, pictures, symbols. When finished with mapping, reflect on your results. Note any patterns or new concepts that may need to be explored. Perhaps make another map of those concepts.
Concept maps are similar to mind maps in that associative relationships are created using a diagram. The main difference is that concept maps are more involved and allow for further investigation into ideas. Concept mapping focuses more on systems of thinking.
Free writing is putting thoughts down on paper. Free form and is great for preliminary idea creation and promotes the discovery process.
Brainwriting = brainstorming. Gather and exchange ideas with a small group. Often bouncing ideas quickly back and forth, on paper, between a group leads to more ideas. This method can be better to implement as some individuals have difficulty with expressing themselves through verbal speech.
Word lists are a very useful, simple method of examining essential elements.
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