Origins

1.10.

In Part 1 we will study how to write an outline for essay.

Mind-Mapping. Outlining

1.9. Pre-Writing an Essay: Mind-Mapping and Outlining

STEP 1. To write an essay one should first make a mind map of what should be described in the essay.

Brainstorming is the best approach to mind-mapping.

List all ideas coming to your mind, follow relations between them. Put your ideas logically.

STEP 2. Write an outline of your future essay.

An outline begins with the essay’s thesis statement,

reflects the organisation of the essay.

& Study the following text and answer the questions below.

1. What is a mind map?

2. What are mind maps used for?

3. What are semantic connections?

4. Define brainstorming.

More on brainstorming see in SPEAKING SKILLS SECTION of Part 1 above.

5. Why do you think a mind map may encourage brainstorming?

6. How long have mind maps been used?

7. What examples of mind map usages from history are mentioned in the text?

A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. It is used to generate, visualize, structure and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

It is an image-centered diagram that represents semantic or other connections between portions of information. By presenting these connections in a radial, non-linear graphical manner, it encourages a brainstorming approach to any given organizational task, eliminating the hurdle of initially establishing an intrinsically appropriate or relevant conceptual framework to work within.

Mind maps (or similar concepts) have been used for centuries, for learning, brainstorming, memory, visual thinking, and problem solving by educators, engineers, psychologists and people in general. Some of the earliest examples of mind maps were developed by Porphyry of Tyros, a noted thinker of the 3rd century as he graphically visualised the concept categories of Aristotle. Ramon Llull also used these structures of the mind map form.

Source: Wikipedia

1.11. INSTRUCTIONS How to make a mind map

1. Start at the center of the page.

2. Put down all ideas without judgment or evaluation.

3. Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions.

4. Select key words.

5. The lines must be connected, starting from the central image.

6. Use colors.

7. Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.

8. Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order.

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1.12. Make a mind map of Module 1 subject – ECONOMIC SYSTEMS.

1.13. Make a mind map of your ideas about the market economy.

1.14. Make a mind map of Module 2 subject – UK FINANCIAL SYSTEM.

1.15. Make a mind map of your ideas about activities of banks in a market economy.

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