spontaneous thinking to find creative associations between ideas.
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Hofland added that mind mapping can contribute to learner’s motivation because of its creative
aspect.
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The creative aspect here can be related to the things that the students like. That is why the students will be motivated to learn using a mind map. And
this creative aspect also will makes someone’s mind map different one to another.
The language used in mind mapping will not be long complete sentences because they are not required.
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It means that mind mapping only consists of a word or a phrase which represent an idea in order to focus the students on the
important information. Using a long complete sentence will not make a mind map effective as it can be messy and contain lots of information which are not
important. Faste supported this idea by adding that keyword, phrases and even quick sketches, drawings, diagrams, and symbols are fine instead of writing a
complete sentence.
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The writer concluded that mind map is a tool to recall students understanding better by putting the information in a very recognizable position
supported with hints, keyword, colour, pictures, and symbols.
2. The Purpose of Mind Mapping
Mind map is easy to construct with words, colors, lines and pictures. Based on Buzan, the purpose of mind map is stated as follow:
a. Remember better. b. Come up with brilliant ideas.
c. Save time and make the most of the time you have. d. Get better grades.
e. Organize your thinking, your hobbies and your life. f. Have more fun.
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Martin Davies, Concept Mapping, Mind Mapping and Argument Mapping: What are the Differences and do they Matter, Victoria: Springer, 2010, p. 3.
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Hofland, op. cit., p. 5.
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Rolf A. Fast e, “Mind Mapping”, an Unpublished Book Chapter Describing the Use of Mind
Maps in Design, US, 1997, p. 4.
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Ibid.
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Buzan, op. cit., p. 4.
The main purpose of mind mapping, according to Davies is to create an association between ideas.
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This is based on the tree branch structure of the mind map with its interrelated information. Mind mapping is also used to brainstorm a
topic, idea or story which is believed as a great strategy for students.
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3. The Steps of Mind Mapping
There are several steps to construct a mind map. According to Buzan, making a mind map is easy. There are five steps which are explained as follow:
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a. Preparation. Students have to prepare a blank sheet and some coloured pens. They have to
make sure that they have enough space to construct a mind map, so it’s better to placed the paper sideways.
b. Drawing the main idea. The students should start from the middle by drawing a picture or symbol that
represent the main idea of the narrative text. Starting from the middle will help the students to freely put branches of information to any directions.
c. Adding supporting ideas. From the main idea in the center of the page, the students can start drawing
some thick branches that represent supporting ideas of the main topic. These branches are the main sub-topic of the text. the students have to make sure
that the branches are connected to the main idea. d. Giving name to each branches.
The students have to name each branches that they made with an idea related to the narrative text that they read. They can also add small picture if they
want. The name on the branches are the important keyword that will help the to recall their understanding about the story.
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Davies, op. cit., p. 3.
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Writing Centre Learning Guide of the University of Adelaide, op. cit., p. 1.
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Buzan, op. cit., p. 10.
