The Anatomy of the Mapping Note-taking System

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Do you want to take more effective notes after your lectures? Are you a visual learner?

If so, use the Mapping note-taking system to summarize key ideas and show comparisons and connections.

The Mapping System: 

  • Great for visual learning. 
  • Shows connections and comparisons between different concepts. 
  • Use after a lecture to consolidate information. 
  • Can be overwhelming for complex concepts.

How it Works:

Organize the information using headings and lines.

This will differentiate the importance. 

Try using different:

  • Colours 
  • Shapes 
  • Arrows/Connectors 
  • Formatting 

Want a digital alternative?

Try these digital tools to create maps: 

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