This document discusses using mind mapping techniques to help overcome challenges in writing articles. It provides an example of mapping out the structure of an article on variability in expert reviewer assessments. Mind maps can help with brainstorming, structuring thoughts, and planning projects. The document outlines the mind mapping process and how mind maps can be used to establish the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections of a research article early in the writing process. It also provides examples of mind mapping software that can be used to create and export mind maps.

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Map your mind with Mind Maps
An efficient way to write an article
Rianne Bindels
Dept. Medical Informatics
Maastricht University
• Introduction
• Practical example:
– Write an article:
Variability in assessment of expert reviewers
– Use of Mind Map techniques
• Information on Mind Maps
– Websites
– Examples of software packages
OverviewOverview
• Not attractive
• Unfamiliarity
• Different views junior - senior
• Time consuming
• Writer’s block
Experienced
problems
Experienced
problems
Feedback
Writer Message Public
Internal feedback
ProcessProcess
• Training in writing
• Learn through experience
• Mind Mapping
SolutionsSolutions
The message
Writer’s block
Traditional
way
Mind Mapping
SolutionsSolutions

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• Learning
• Brainstorm
• Creative processes
• Project planning
• Structure thoughts
Mind MapMind Map
à Write an article
The message
Why ? What ?
Meaning ? Results ?
StructureStructure
The message
Why ? What ?
Meaning ? Results ?
StructureStructure
Introduction Methods
ResultsDiscussion
• Start Mind Map together
(junior and senior)
• Complete Mind Map per subject
• Take your time!
ProcedureProcedure
• Early consensus on first structure of
the article
• Manual for researcher/author
• Write the article in a shorter period
of time
AdvatagesAdvatages
• Introduction
• Practical example:
– Write an article:
Variability in assessment of expert reviewers
– Use of Mind Map techniques
• Information on Mind Maps
– Websites
– Examples of software packages
OverviewOverview

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Basic
structure
Basic
structure
Use imagesUse images
.. and color.. and color
Goal
research
Goal
research
Use
keywords
Use
keywords Use branchesUse branches

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Add textAdd text
Research
methods
Research
methods
Use notesUse notes
Example:
Text, formulas and/or
references
Use notesUse notes
Results
research
Results
research

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Use images
as codes
Use images
as codes
Discussion
research
Discussion
research
Use
highlighting
Use
highlighting
Review total
map
Review total
map

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Use
connections
Use
connections The result !!The result !!
Advantages:
- Easy and quickly to learn
- Output in different ways
à export to other windows applications
- Extra options
Mind ManagerMind Manager
• Image (bmp-format)
• Text (rtf-format) à Word document
• Powerpoint presentation
• Web page
OutputOutput
• Indicate priority
• Plan tasks
• MultiMaps à connections between Mind Maps
• Conference à work on one Mind Map with
more than one person at the same time
Extra optionsExtra options

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• Introduction
• Practical example:
– Write an article:
Variability in assessment of expert reviewers
– Use of Mind Map techniques
• Information on Mind Maps
– Websites
– Examples of software packages
OverviewOverview
Introduction Mind Map
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~caveman/Creative/Mindmap/
Tony Buzan – Buzan Centres
http://www.mind-map.com/
Mind Map in 8 steps
http://www.thinksmart.com/mission/workout/mindmapping_intro.html
Information Mind MapInformation Mind Map
UM students:
Workshop ’Train
your brain’
UM students:
Workshop ’Train
your brain’
MindManager
http://www.mindjet.com/
Axon Idea processor
http://web.singnet.com.sg/~axon2000/index.htm
Inspiration software
http://www.inspiration.com
Mind Map softwareMind Map software
The Mind Map Book : How to Use
Radiant Thinking to Maximize
Your Brain's Untapped Potential
Tony Buzan, Barry Buzan
Mind Map booksMind Map books
Mindmapping: Your Personal
Guide to Exploring Creativity
and Problem-Solving
Joyce Wycoff
Mind Maps are also possible with a
pencile on a piece of paper
Succes !!
FinallyFinally

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Presentation is available on:
http://www.mi.unimaas.nl/member/rianne/
Mind Manager - Mindjet Axon Idea processor

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Inspiration software