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Visual Note Taking Guide

This LibGuide lists the different methods used in visual note taking, resources for each method and examples. If you have any questions about this guide, please feel free to contact the librarian listed on the home page.

About Mind Mapping

"Mind maps are an easy yet powerful way to capture thoughts and visualize them in a logical manner. The tool focuses on relationships and hierarchy, hence it’s ideal for simplifying complex ideas. 

A mind map connects information around a central idea or topic. It has subtopics branching out of the central idea, revealing greater details about the subject and how they are interrelated." 

"The Ultimate Guide to Visual Note-Taking for Students and Teachers" by Amanda Athuraliya via https://creately.com/blog/education/visual-note-taking/

About Flowchart

"Flowcharts visualize the flow of a process or event step by step leading to its outcome. It’s a great tool to graphically capture the thinking process in a logical and organized manner during note-taking."  

In business use, drawing a flowchart involves the use of many symbols, however, for education purposes, the basic shapes of Start and End (oval), Process (rectangle), and Decision (diamond) will suffice. Arrows are used to connect the steps and indicate the flow of action."

"The Ultimate Guide to Visual Note-Taking for Students and Teachers" by Amanda Athuraliya via https://creately.com/blog/education/visual-note-taking/

 

Examples of Mind Mapping

"STEM (Mind Map)" By Bill Chan

Example of STEM mind map showcases STEM Career Options. Related diagrams found on creately.com. 

"Mind Meister"

Example of STEM mind map by Nicole Recio on mindmeister.com. Mindmeister.com offers areas to browse in different studies of area.

Examples of Flowchart

"STEM Flowchart (Flowchart)"

Example of STEM flowcharts found on creately.com. Related diagrams avaliable in link above.

"Constructing a Flowchart in Biology"

Short blog describing the use and process of a flowchart in STEM. Example is broken up into multiple images.