Tips in Taking Notes by MappingThis is an especially effective way to take notes for visual learners.

  • Start with the main idea in a circle at the center of the page.
  • On “spokes” coming out from the main idea, add details that help explain or clarify.
  • Once you are comfortable with this level of mapping, try adding supporting details on additional “branches” coming out from these detail spokes.
  • Try using color to establish relationships between ideas, or between different kinds of information.
  • Practice and try different styles of mapping until you find one that works for you.

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