Mind Map

A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, and other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. 


Elements

Central topic: typically the key theme or title of your map

Main topic: main ideas that define the topic

Subtopic: details about the main topics

Callout topic: supplementary information about a specific topic

Floating topic: additional general information about the topic; sometimes used as a parking lot for uncategorized ideas

Relationship arrows: visually link related topics

Boundaries: highlight branches within your map

Markers: Icon (and text) tags that allow you to code your map topics

Notes: store additional details about your central, main, or subtopic

Hyperlinks and attachments: link to web sites, other topics, and files directly from your topics”           http://mindmapblog.com/?p=1441

  Example