Mind Mapping - Word Drop

A mind map helps to ______ new ideas around a theme. It records the ideas for a project and shows links between parts. The main theme goes in the centre as the single ______ node. Nodes go around it, and each breaks down into smaller ______ that relate to their parent. Lines called ______ join the nodes to the centre and to each other. ______ can be added as written notes that explain a point.

A mind map can be ______ with pens and paper, or created digitally on a computer. Digital maps need ______ such as a keyboard, mouse, display and graphics tablet. They can be made with dedicated mind mapping software, or with ______ software such as PowerPoint.

People in a media project use mind maps to explore ideas. A graphic designer uses one when planning a magazine front cover. A ______ uses one to organise every part of a music video shoot. Mind maps can break down one aspect of a product, such as the target audience. They also help at the first meeting with the ______, who asked for the product.

An ______ mind map is well structured and works well for its user. Its content must match the ______, the overall situation that the brief describes. To improve it, identify ______ and weaknesses. Then remove nodes that do not fit the brief and connect any that are left unlinked.