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A '''mind map''' is a [[diagram]] used to represent [[words]], [[idea]]s, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. It is used to [[generation|generate]], [[visualization (graphic)|visualize]], [[structure]] and [[taxonomic classification|classify]] ideas, and as an aid in [[study skills|study]], [[organization]], [[problem solving]],  [[decision making]], and writing.

A '''mind map''' is a [[diagram]] used to represent [[words]], [[idea]]s, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. It is used to [[generation|generate]], [[visualization (graphic)|visualize]], [[structure]] and [[taxonomic classification|classify]] ideas, and as an aid in [[study skills|study]], [[organization]], [[problem solving]],  [[decision making]], and writing.

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.   

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.   

The [[semantic network]] was developed as a theory to understand human learning, and developed into mind maps by [[Dr Allan Collins]], and the noted researcher [[M. Ross Quillian]] during the early [[1960s]].  As such, due to his commitment and published research, and his work with learning, creativity, and graphical thinking, [[Dr Allan Collins]] can be considered the father of the modern mind map.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

The [[semantic network]] was developed as a theory to understand human learning, and developed into mind maps by [[Dr Allan Collins]], and the noted researcher [[M. Ross Quillian]] during the early [[1960s]].  As such, due to his commitment and published research, and his work with learning, creativity, and graphical thinking, [[Dr Allan Collins]] can be considered the father of the modern mind map.

People have been using image-centered radial graphic organization techniques referred to variably as mental or generic mind maps for centuries in areas such as engineering, psychology, and education, although the claim to the origin of the mind map has been made by a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[popular psychology]] author, [[Tony Buzan]]. He claimed the idea was inspired by [[Alfred Korzybski]]'s [[general semantics]] as popularized in science fiction novels, such as those of [[Robert A. Heinlein]] and [[A. E. van Vogt]]. He argues that 'traditional' outlines rely on the reader to scan left to right and top to bottom, whilst what actually happens is that the brain will scan the entire page in a non-linear fashion.  He also uses popular assumptions about the [[cerebral hemispheres]] in order to promote the exclusive use of mind mapping over other forms of note making.

People have been using image-centered radial graphic organization techniques referred to variably as mental or generic mind maps for centuries in areas such as engineering, psychology, and education, although the claim to the origin of the mind map has been made by a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[popular psychology]] author, [[Tony Buzan]]. He claimed the idea was inspired by [[Alfred Korzybski]]'s [[general semantics]] as popularized in science fiction novels, such as those of [[Robert A. Heinlein]] and [[A. E. van Vogt]]. He argues that 'traditional' outlines rely on the reader to scan left to right and top to bottom, whilst what actually happens is that the brain will scan the entire page in a non-linear fashion.  He also uses popular assumptions about the [[cerebral hemispheres]] in order to promote the exclusive use of mind mapping over other forms of note making.

==Mind map guidelines==

==Mind map guidelines==

[[Tony Buzan]] suggests using the following foundation structures for Mind Mapping:

[[Tony Buzan]] suggests using the following foundation structures for Mind Mapping:

#Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.  

#Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.