Mind mapping is a study technique in which information from a variety of sources is converted into a diagrammatic representation of the important keywords associated with a study topic. During production, an image representing the main study topic is initially drawn in the centre of the mind map. Extending from this central image are several major branches containing keywords representing the topic subheadings, which are accompanied by an image whenever possible.

 

Farrand, Paul; Hussain, Fearzana; Hennessy, Enid (May 2002). "The efficacy of the 'mind map' study technique". Medical Education 36 (5): 426–431.