## Using Mind Maps

Through mind mapping, you can get a clearer overview of a topic. Think about what you already know about a subject and what associations come to mind. When mind mapping, your thoughts can go in any direction to help generate new ideas. Organizing these ideas comes later. You can create a mind map on your own or with a group.

When you later search for literature, use your mind map as a starting point to determine your keywords.

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