{"id":199,"date":"2023-11-27T12:30:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/chapter\/mind-mapping\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:42:07","slug":"mind-mapping","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/chapter\/mind-mapping\/","title":{"raw":"Mind Mapping","rendered":"Mind Mapping"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"img.chapter noborder wp-image-173 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-300x214.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"100\" \/>A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information in a hierarchy of topics with links between concepts. Mind mapping can help with brainstorming ideas for a paper, organizing notes and research, outlining tasks, and making connections between concepts. Mind maps can be particularly useful to help with organization, focus, and reducing distractions. Mind mapping tools are especially helpful when they can convert mind map diagrams to text-based outlines. An outline is a great way to start an essay or assignment.\r\n\r\n<strong>On this page:<\/strong>\r\n<ul class=\"navbar\">\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#gitmind\">GitMind<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindmeister\">MindMeister<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindmup\">MindMup<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindomo\">Mindomo<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#wordoutline\">Word Outline<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#inspiration\">Inspiration<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#kurzweil\">Kurzweil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><a id=\"gitmind\"><\/a>GitMind<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-6269 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/download.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/gitmind.com\/\">GitMind<\/a> is a free mind mapping tool that can be used online or downloaded for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Users can create an account for free and use many useful features. However, some features of GitMind require a paid account.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Create a new map.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-1024x284.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"284\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the toolbar to add nodes, subnodes, and customize the appearance of content.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"64\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select a node and click\u00a0<strong>Insert.<\/strong><strong>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"382\" \/>\r\n<\/strong>Add images, notes, links, and more.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Style<\/strong> to change background, theme, and map style.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Outline View<\/strong> to see a hierarchical text version of your map.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Export<\/strong> as an image or document.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" \/>\r\nNote, when exported to a Word document nodes and subnodes appear as different size text but are not coded as hierachical heading levels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGitMind offers many useful features. One that may be particularly useful is\u00a0<strong>Split Screen.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>More\u00a0<\/strong>menu and select\u00a0<strong>Split Screen.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"675\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open a document, webpage, or whiteboard to use GitMind for project planning, note taking, and research.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo review keyboard shortcuts, select\u00a0<strong>More<\/strong> and click\u00a0<strong>Hotkeys.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLearn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/gitmind.com\/faq\/how-to-use-gitmind.html\">How to use GitMind<\/a>.\r\n<h2><a id=\"mindmeister\"><\/a>Mindmeister<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-182 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"165\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/\">MindMeister<\/a> is an online mind mapping tool. MindMeister is free to use but a paid version has more features. MindMeister is cloud based and can be accessed via web browser. Users need to create an account to use MindMesiter.\r\n\r\nTo create a mind map:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Mind Map.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Begin with a title or main topic.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> to add subtopic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to add sibling (equivalent subtopic).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Actions<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> to add comments, notes, connections, and other tools.<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-183 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-300x262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo switch to a text outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Mind Map<\/strong> in bottom left corner of window.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-300x122.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Select <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1em\">Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Changes, edits, and additions in Outline view will be reflected in Mind Map.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo export outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Export<\/strong> in the top left.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-300x110.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"110\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Export\u2026<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Document Outline.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Check <strong>Include topic styling.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Export\u2026<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Exported document will be in .RFT with hierarchical heading structure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLearn more about additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/pages\/features\/\">Mindmeister features<\/a>.\r\n<h2><a id=\"mindmup\"><\/a>MindMup<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img.chapter wp-image-186 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-253x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nMindMup is an online mind mapping tool. MindMup is free to use but a paid version has more features. Users need a Google account to use MindMup.\r\n\r\nTo get started:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.mindmup.com\/\">MindMup<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>CREATE A FREE MAP.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>On the first visit, users will be prompted to sync MindMup with their Google account.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/concept_mapping.html\">To create a mind map<\/a>:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Build mind map by entering topics, subtopics, and siblings.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Press<strong> Tab<\/strong> to create a subtopic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to create a sibling topic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The toolbar has buttons to create siblings, subtopics, and connections.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/connections.html\">Create connections between nodes<\/a> by selecting the first node and then clicking <strong>Connect to another node<\/strong> on the toolbar and clicking the destination node or holding ALT and clicking to the destination node.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>N <\/strong>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/notes.html\">add a note to a topic<\/a>.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Or, open <strong>View<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Siderbar <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Show Notes<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The sidebar opens to add and edit notes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo export outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Open <strong>File<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Download as.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensure <strong>MS Word\/Google Writer<\/strong> is the selected format.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check<strong> Include text notes <\/strong>box.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>This is necessary to export a text outline.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Export.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Download.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>MindMup will export as a Word document.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nExported outline uses lists to reflect hierarchy of mind map. However, users can set number of heading levels desired by changing the settings in the <strong>Outline<\/strong> <strong>type <\/strong>menu before exporting.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/index.html\">MindMup Tutorials and Guides.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hfmfblIqXD0\">How to create document outlines with MindMup 2.0 (video, 1:08)<\/a>\r\n<h2><a id=\"mindomo\"><\/a>Mindomo<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-187 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-300x77.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"77\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindomo.com\/login\">Mindomo<\/a> is an online mind mapping tool. Mindomo is free to use but a paid version has additional features. Mindomo is cloud based and can be accessed via web browser.\r\n\r\nHow to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.mindomo.com\/mind-mapping\/what-is-mind-mapping\/\">mind map<\/a>:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Create <\/strong>and choose diagram style.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Recommend <strong>Blank mind map<\/strong> or <strong>Blank concept map.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on placeholder and type main topic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> to create a subtopic.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Repeat as necessary.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to create a sibling topic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on down arrow for additional options.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Notes<\/strong> can be used to add detail.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hyperlinks and attachments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Media such as images, videos, audio recordings, and icons.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create relationships between topics with a line.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOpen the menu and select <strong>Shortcuts<\/strong> to see a list of keyboard shortcuts to add topics, subtopics, and relationships between topics.\r\n\r\nTo convert a mind map to an outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Expand the menu and select <strong>View as Outline<\/strong> to see a bullet point version of the mind map.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-188\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"483\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Changes, edits, and additions in Outline view will be reflected in Mind Map.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo export an outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Open the menu and select <strong>Export.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Text File (.txt) <\/strong>and click <strong>Export<\/strong> and select <strong>My Computer.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The exported document includes tab indents to show structure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/help.mindomo.com\/\">Getting started with Mindomo<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oXKnrDLg2KA&amp;list=PLOwUlX-xhRljs_vpUeWPUvh2o0yfoHzg-\">Mindomo how to video playlist<\/a>\r\n<h2><a id=\"wordoutline\"><\/a>Word Outline<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-189 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" \/>\r\nWord cannot create a visual mind map but includes useful tools to organize information in an outline. Word Outline view is only available on desktop versions (Windows, macOS) of Word. To install Word navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/?auth=2\">Microsoft 365<\/a>, sign in, and select <strong>Install apps.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo create an outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Navigate to <strong>View <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Outline.<\/strong><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1233\" height=\"582\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter your main topic as <strong>Level 1.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> and enter subtopics. Repeat to create as many levels as needed.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Or use the promote and demote buttons to set level.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter links, notes, and evidence as body text.<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1233\" height=\"763\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Close Outline View<\/strong> to return to document. Outline will appear as text with heading levels organizing topics, subtopics, and content.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-216x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLearn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/import-a-word-outline-into-powerpoint-a25f6e01-9a19-4c0d-a108-7f533e42dfe9\">creating an outline in Word.<\/a>\r\n<h2><a id=\"inspiration\"><\/a>Inspiration<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-193 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"140\" \/>Inspiration allows users to create diagrams, outlines, and maps. Inspiration includes templates and a built-in tutorial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-10\/\">Inspiration can be downloaded<\/a> as a 30-day free trial or is available for $144 CAD.\r\n\r\nTo begin:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Begin by choosing document type: Diagram, Outline, or Map.<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-194\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-1024x713.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" \/>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">A diagram allows for creative arrangement of topics, subtopics, and notes.<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/219.html\">Learn more about the diagram toolbar<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3256.html\">Overview of how the diagram tool works<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Maps follow a more structured process with a central main idea.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2437.html\">Learn more about the map view toolbar.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3314.html\">Overview of how maps work.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Outline is a text based hierarchical list used to arrange ideas.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/510.html\">Learn more about the outline toolbar<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3257.html\">Overview of the outline tool.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Start with your main topic and add subtopics.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Use the <strong>Relate<\/strong> tool in a Map to create connections.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2474.html\">Relate tool<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2476.html\">Adding notes to a map<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the <strong>Link<\/strong> tool in a Diagram to create connections.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/262.html\">creating links in a diagram<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/427.html\">Work with notes in a diagram<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In either mind map style, select <strong>Outline<\/strong> to view a text-based outline.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Or, open the <strong>View<\/strong> menu and choose <strong>Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Once your Outline is complete, select <strong>File &gt; Export.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Microsoft Word<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Users can change options for what to include in the export, but default settings are advised.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong> and then open the document in Word to use the outline to complete your project.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nFor more information:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/resources\/\">Inspiration resources and videos<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-explainer-videos\/#explainer-videos\">Inspiration explainer videos<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-for-windows-how-to-videos\/\">Inspiration how-to videos<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/\">Inspiration manual<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration-software.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Inspiration+Justification+Guide+-+Inspiration+10+and+Maps.pdf\">Inspiration Needs Report Justification Guide<\/a> (this interactive guide is organized by user need and links to Inspiration features that may help).\r\n<h2><a id=\"kurzweil\"><\/a>Kurzweil<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"noborder wp-image-195 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/kurzweil-3000_jpg-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"200\" \/>Kurzweil is a full literacy suite with many tools. One of those tools is Brainstorm. Brainstorm is a mind map that can be converted to an outline and used to create a draft document.\r\n\r\nKurzweil is available via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.at-bc.ca\/programs\/grant-equipment-for-students-csg\/\">ATBC grant funding<\/a>, or by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridges-canada.com\/products\/kurzweil-3000-english-standalone\">purchasing a Kurzweil license<\/a> ($1065).\r\n\r\nVisit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurzweiledu.com\/products\/download-center.html\">Kurzweil download centre<\/a> for options.\r\n\r\nBy default Kurzweil will read aloud as users type. To deactivate or change this, navigate to <strong>Tools <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Options <\/strong>and check or uncheck appropriate features under <strong>Speak as Typing<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nSelect <strong>File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>New <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Brainstorm <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Blank <\/strong>or <strong>From Template<\/strong>. Templates include many different pre-built layouts.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img.chapter alignnone wp-image-196\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"615\" \/>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Enter a main topic.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Add subtopics by adding an oval, rectangle, or rounded rectangle.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The use of shapes and colours may be a useful way to organize ideas in addition to the visual structure of the brainstorm.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Brainstorm Palette holds tools for shapes, link tool, and other options.<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"263\" \/>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Use <strong>Quick Takes<\/strong> to quickly enter subtopics\/<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create <strong>Links<\/strong> between ideas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Arrange <\/strong>to clean up diagram.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>This may significantly change the appearance of your diagram. You can revert to the prior view by selecting <strong>Edit <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Undo.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo convert the diagram to an outline:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Outline View.<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"389\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Outline View<\/strong> converts the diagram to a list of indented bullet points.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Users can add information, notes, links, or other media to the <strong>Outline View.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select<strong> Split Screen View <\/strong>to open a blank <strong>Draft <\/strong>document beside the outline. Use this to begin crafting a document.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Save As\u2026 <\/strong>and select MS Word 2007 (*.DOCX).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open the document in Word to complete the project.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurzweiledu.com\/files\/pdf\/2018shared\/win_getting_started_guide.pdf\">Kurzweil Getting Started Guide<\/a>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img.chapter noborder wp-image-173 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-300x214.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-1024x729.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-65x46.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-225x160.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378-350x249.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2023\/11\/Untitled-3-e1707171602378.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/>A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information in a hierarchy of topics with links between concepts. Mind mapping can help with brainstorming ideas for a paper, organizing notes and research, outlining tasks, and making connections between concepts. Mind maps can be particularly useful to help with organization, focus, and reducing distractions. Mind mapping tools are especially helpful when they can convert mind map diagrams to text-based outlines. An outline is a great way to start an essay or assignment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"navbar\">\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#gitmind\">GitMind<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindmeister\">MindMeister<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindmup\">MindMup<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#mindomo\">Mindomo<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#wordoutline\">Word Outline<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#inspiration\">Inspiration<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"navitem\"><a href=\"#kurzweil\">Kurzweil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"gitmind\"><\/a>GitMind<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-6269 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/download.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/gitmind.com\/\">GitMind<\/a> is a free mind mapping tool that can be used online or downloaded for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Users can create an account for free and use many useful features. However, some features of GitMind require a paid account.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create a new map.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-1024x284.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-1024x284.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-1536x425.png 1536w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-65x18.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-225x62.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53-350x97.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.22.53.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Use the toolbar to add nodes, subnodes, and customize the appearance of content.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2.png 662w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2-300x29.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2-65x6.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2-225x22.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.40-2-350x34.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select a node and click\u00a0<strong>Insert.<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48.png 662w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48-65x38.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48-225x130.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.17.48-350x202.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong>Add images, notes, links, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Style<\/strong> to change background, theme, and map style.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1.png 459w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1-65x30.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1-225x103.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.46-1-350x161.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Outline View<\/strong> to see a hierarchical text version of your map.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24.png 459w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24-65x30.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24-225x103.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.24-350x161.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Export<\/strong> as an image or document.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53.png 459w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53-65x30.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53-225x103.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.18.53-350x161.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><br \/>\nNote, when exported to a Word document nodes and subnodes appear as different size text but are not coded as hierachical heading levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>GitMind offers many useful features. One that may be particularly useful is\u00a0<strong>Split Screen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>More\u00a0<\/strong>menu and select\u00a0<strong>Split Screen.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01.png 289w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01-128x300.png 128w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01-65x152.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-05-at-16.32.01-225x526.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Open a document, webpage, or whiteboard to use GitMind for project planning, note taking, and research.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To review keyboard shortcuts, select\u00a0<strong>More<\/strong> and click\u00a0<strong>Hotkeys.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/gitmind.com\/faq\/how-to-use-gitmind.html\">How to use GitMind<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"mindmeister\"><\/a>Mindmeister<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-182 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1.png 446w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-65x24.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-225x83.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Picture1-350x129.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/\">MindMeister<\/a> is an online mind mapping tool. MindMeister is free to use but a paid version has more features. MindMeister is cloud based and can be accessed via web browser. Users need to create an account to use MindMesiter.<\/p>\n<p>To create a mind map:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>Mind Map.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Begin with a title or main topic.\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> to add subtopic.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to add sibling (equivalent subtopic).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Actions<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> to add comments, notes, connections, and other tools.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-183 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-300x262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-768x670.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-65x57.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-225x196.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22-350x305.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.09.22.png 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To switch to a text outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Mind Map<\/strong> in bottom left corner of window.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-300x122.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-65x26.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-225x92.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03-350x142.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.10.03.png 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Select <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1em\">Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Changes, edits, and additions in Outline view will be reflected in Mind Map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To export outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>Export<\/strong> in the top left.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-300x110.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-65x24.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-225x82.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56-350x128.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.11.56.png 1018w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Export\u2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Document Outline.<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Check <strong>Include topic styling.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Export\u2026<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Exported document will be in .RFT with hierarchical heading structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Learn more about additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/pages\/features\/\">Mindmeister features<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"mindmup\"><\/a>MindMup<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img.chapter wp-image-186 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-253x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-65x77.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-225x267.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup-350x415.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindmup.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MindMup is an online mind mapping tool. MindMup is free to use but a paid version has more features. Users need a Google account to use MindMup.<\/p>\n<p>To get started:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.mindmup.com\/\">MindMup<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>CREATE A FREE MAP.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On the first visit, users will be prompted to sync MindMup with their Google account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/concept_mapping.html\">To create a mind map<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Build mind map by entering topics, subtopics, and siblings.\n<ol>\n<li>Press<strong> Tab<\/strong> to create a subtopic.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to create a sibling topic.<\/li>\n<li>The toolbar has buttons to create siblings, subtopics, and connections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/connections.html\">Create connections between nodes<\/a> by selecting the first node and then clicking <strong>Connect to another node<\/strong> on the toolbar and clicking the destination node or holding ALT and clicking to the destination node.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>N <\/strong>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/notes.html\">add a note to a topic<\/a>.\n<ol>\n<li>Or, open <strong>View<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Siderbar <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Show Notes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sidebar opens to add and edit notes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To export outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>File<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Download as.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ensure <strong>MS Word\/Google Writer<\/strong> is the selected format.<\/li>\n<li>Check<strong> Include text notes <\/strong>box.\n<ol>\n<li>This is necessary to export a text outline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Export.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Download.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MindMup will export as a Word document.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Exported outline uses lists to reflect hierarchy of mind map. However, users can set number of heading levels desired by changing the settings in the <strong>Outline<\/strong> <strong>type <\/strong>menu before exporting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmup.com\/tutorials\/index.html\">MindMup Tutorials and Guides.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hfmfblIqXD0\">How to create document outlines with MindMup 2.0 (video, 1:08)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"mindomo\"><\/a>Mindomo<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-187 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-300x77.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-65x17.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-225x58.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo-350x89.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Mindomo.png 532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindomo.com\/login\">Mindomo<\/a> is an online mind mapping tool. Mindomo is free to use but a paid version has additional features. Mindomo is cloud based and can be accessed via web browser.<\/p>\n<p>How to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.mindomo.com\/mind-mapping\/what-is-mind-mapping\/\">mind map<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Create <\/strong>and choose diagram style.\n<ol>\n<li>Recommend <strong>Blank mind map<\/strong> or <strong>Blank concept map.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click on placeholder and type main topic.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> to create a subtopic.\n<ol>\n<li>Repeat as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to create a sibling topic.<\/li>\n<li>Click on down arrow for additional options.\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Notes<\/strong> can be used to add detail.<\/li>\n<li>Hyperlinks and attachments.<\/li>\n<li>Media such as images, videos, audio recordings, and icons.<\/li>\n<li>Create relationships between topics with a line.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Open the menu and select <strong>Shortcuts<\/strong> to see a list of keyboard shortcuts to add topics, subtopics, and relationships between topics.<\/p>\n<p>To convert a mind map to an outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Expand the menu and select <strong>View as Outline<\/strong> to see a bullet point version of the mind map.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47.png 751w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47-65x79.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47-225x272.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.24.47-350x423.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Changes, edits, and additions in Outline view will be reflected in Mind Map.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To export an outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the menu and select <strong>Export.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Text File (.txt) <\/strong>and click <strong>Export<\/strong> and select <strong>My Computer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exported document includes tab indents to show structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.mindomo.com\/\">Getting started with Mindomo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oXKnrDLg2KA&amp;list=PLOwUlX-xhRljs_vpUeWPUvh2o0yfoHzg-\">Mindomo how to video playlist<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"wordoutline\"><\/a>Word Outline<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-189 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_-768x715.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_-65x60.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_-225x209.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Word-Outline.svg_-350x326.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\nWord cannot create a visual mind map but includes useful tools to organize information in an outline. Word Outline view is only available on desktop versions (Windows, macOS) of Word. To install Word navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/?auth=2\">Microsoft 365<\/a>, sign in, and select <strong>Install apps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To create an outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>View <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Outline.<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1233\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14.png 1233w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-225x106.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.29.14-350x165.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Enter your main topic as <strong>Level 1.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Tab<\/strong> and enter subtopics. Repeat to create as many levels as needed.\n<ol>\n<li>Or use the promote and demote buttons to set level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Enter links, notes, and evidence as body text.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1233\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1.png 1233w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-65x40.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-225x139.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.30.23-1-350x217.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Close Outline View<\/strong> to return to document. Outline will appear as text with heading levels organizing topics, subtopics, and content.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-216x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-216x300.png 216w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-65x90.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-225x312.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05-350x486.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.31.05.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/import-a-word-outline-into-powerpoint-a25f6e01-9a19-4c0d-a108-7f533e42dfe9\">creating an outline in Word.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"inspiration\"><\/a>Inspiration<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-193 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-65x46.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-225x158.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895-350x245.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Inspiration-1-1-e1701124638895.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Inspiration allows users to create diagrams, outlines, and maps. Inspiration includes templates and a built-in tutorial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-10\/\">Inspiration can be downloaded<\/a> as a 30-day free trial or is available for $144 CAD.<\/p>\n<p>To begin:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin by choosing document type: Diagram, Outline, or Map.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-194\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-1024x713.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-65x45.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-225x157.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17-350x244.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.34.17.png 1381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">A diagram allows for creative arrangement of topics, subtopics, and notes.<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/219.html\">Learn more about the diagram toolbar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3256.html\">Overview of how the diagram tool works<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Maps follow a more structured process with a central main idea.\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2437.html\">Learn more about the map view toolbar.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3314.html\">Overview of how maps work.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Outline is a text based hierarchical list used to arrange ideas.\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/510.html\">Learn more about the outline toolbar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/3257.html\">Overview of the outline tool.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Start with your main topic and add subtopics.\n<ol>\n<li>Use the <strong>Relate<\/strong> tool in a Map to create connections.\n<ol>\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2474.html\">Relate tool<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/2476.html\">Adding notes to a map<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Use the <strong>Link<\/strong> tool in a Diagram to create connections.\n<ol>\n<li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/262.html\">creating links in a diagram<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/427.html\">Work with notes in a diagram<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>In either mind map style, select <strong>Outline<\/strong> to view a text-based outline.\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Or, open the <strong>View<\/strong> menu and choose <strong>Outline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once your Outline is complete, select <strong>File &gt; Export.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Microsoft Word<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Users can change options for what to include in the export, but default settings are advised.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong> and then open the document in Word to use the outline to complete your project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/resources\/\">Inspiration resources and videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-explainer-videos\/#explainer-videos\">Inspiration explainer videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiration-at.com\/inspiration-for-windows-how-to-videos\/\">Inspiration how-to videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/v10.inspiration-manual.com\/\">Inspiration manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration-software.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Inspiration+Justification+Guide+-+Inspiration+10+and+Maps.pdf\">Inspiration Needs Report Justification Guide<\/a> (this interactive guide is organized by user need and links to Inspiration features that may help).<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"kurzweil\"><\/a>Kurzweil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder wp-image-195 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/kurzweil-3000_jpg-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/kurzweil-3000_jpg-4.png 212w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/kurzweil-3000_jpg-4-65x61.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/>Kurzweil is a full literacy suite with many tools. One of those tools is Brainstorm. Brainstorm is a mind map that can be converted to an outline and used to create a draft document.<\/p>\n<p>Kurzweil is available via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.at-bc.ca\/programs\/grant-equipment-for-students-csg\/\">ATBC grant funding<\/a>, or by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridges-canada.com\/products\/kurzweil-3000-english-standalone\">purchasing a Kurzweil license<\/a> ($1065).<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurzweiledu.com\/products\/download-center.html\">Kurzweil download centre<\/a> for options.<\/p>\n<p>By default Kurzweil will read aloud as users type. To deactivate or change this, navigate to <strong>Tools <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Options <\/strong>and check or uncheck appropriate features under <strong>Speak as Typing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>New <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Brainstorm <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Blank <\/strong>or <strong>From Template<\/strong>. Templates include many different pre-built layouts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img.chapter alignnone wp-image-196\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1.png 909w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1-768x787.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1-65x67.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1-225x231.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.28-1-350x359.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter a main topic.<\/li>\n<li>Add subtopics by adding an oval, rectangle, or rounded rectangle.\n<ol>\n<li>The use of shapes and colours may be a useful way to organize ideas in addition to the visual structure of the brainstorm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Brainstorm Palette holds tools for shapes, link tool, and other options.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42.png 336w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42-65x51.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.41.42-225x176.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/>\n<ol>\n<li>Use <strong>Quick Takes<\/strong> to quickly enter subtopics\/<\/li>\n<li>Create <strong>Links<\/strong> between ideas<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Arrange <\/strong>to clean up diagram.\n<ol>\n<li>This may significantly change the appearance of your diagram. You can revert to the prior view by selecting <strong>Edit <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Undo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To convert the diagram to an outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>Outline View.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00.png 1337w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-1024x298.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-65x19.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-225x65.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/atuserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2237\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2023-11-27-at-14.42.00-350x102.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Outline View<\/strong> converts the diagram to a list of indented bullet points.\n<ol>\n<li>Users can add information, notes, links, or other media to the <strong>Outline View.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select<strong> Split Screen View <\/strong>to open a blank <strong>Draft <\/strong>document beside the outline. 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