2-2 Activity: Creating Keywords (GRADED)

Mind Mapping

Mind mapping is a useful visual technique for brainstorming keywords. The brain is constantly making connections between

different aspects of a problem. By capturing these connections and exploring them systematically, we are less likely to miss

possible solutions. Mind mapping is also a highly visual and efficient way of organizing ideas.

The main subject/research topic is written in the center of a sheet in a circle to begin the mind mapping process. Next, new

ideas are drawn in the form of spokes branching from this central idea. These ideas are likely to lead to further ideas which form

new spokes and so on. It can be helpful to use different colors for different branches of the map. By the end of the mind-mapping

process, you will have an entire page full of keywords related to your research topic.

The first step in creating your own mind map is to grab a blank piece of paper and a pen or pencil (several different colored pens

would be ideal). Then in the middle of the page, write down the main subject that you plan to research for the persuasive essay

project. Next, draw a circle around it:

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