Note forms to help recall and review - Mind Maps or patterned notes

The Mind Map uses diagrams and key words to graphically link concepts and "map" the lecture (Tony Buzan, Use your Head, 1997). These notes are sometimes called patterned notes.

There are several descriptions of the methods of mind mapping contained in these links:

1. Mind Maps and excellent information on note taking generally from York University

2. BBC AS Guru web site on mind mapping. This site also contains revision tips for biology, maths, sociology, english and general paper.

3. Examples of visual organisation of notes from Bucks County Community College. They call a Mind Map, a web