Mind Mapping
Mind Mapping, or "Instantaneous non-linear cognitive deduction utilizing spatial forms in a two-dimensional plane." (Huh?)
Mind Map Diagram
Seriously, mind mapping involves drawing circles and lines to help you quickly think about and categorize ideas, problems, concepts, subjects, and just about anything else. Mind mapping is successful because it takes advantage of the brain's natural ability to categorize ideas quickly in an unorganized manner.
Look at the mind map to the right. At the center, write the problem. Next, think of the factors that are more obvious causes of the problem. This works best by letting your subconscious do the work while watching TV or working on another project. Then, take a look at each factor listed and ask why the cause exists.
Fishbone Diagram
Using this technique, you will be able to take any topic, project, or problem and quickly determine related categories of processes, procedures, topics, or events.
Once the mind map is complete, it is merely a matter of reorganizing the information into the more common "outline" format.
Fishbone Diagram
Another tool similar to the mind map is called the Fishbone Diagram or "Cause and Effect Diagram." Basically, it's just a mind map in a different form. The diagram illustrates this. The "Effect" describes the problem. Possible causes are listed under one of several categories that you determine. Generally, these categories might be people, materials, equipment, environment, methods, or procedures.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
6-8. In a fishbone diagram, the "head" of the fish represents the effect, while the "bones" represent the ________.
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