How to Make a Mind Map
Mapping is one of the more common types of informal invention. It should be used when writers encounter writers' block or when they are having trouble organizing their thoughts or ideas. Problems solvers can use mind maps to address challenges and resources without judgment. This type of informal invention is good for coming up with ideas that are connected to a central topic, and it can also be used to further develop ideas that have already been discovered. Mapping is used by writers to gather their thoughts and ideas before they begin a paper or other document. It is more for visual learners and can be used in both fiction and non-fiction writing. The end result of mapping should be a web-like structure of words and ideas that are somehow related in the writer's mind. Here are some guidelines for this type of invention: