1. 1. What is a Mind Map?
   1. Visual Form of Note Taking
   2. Helps to stop thinking linearly
   3. Great starting point for almost anything
2. 2. How do Mind Maps work?
   1. Good replacement for outlines
   2. Great for Brainstorming
   3. Helps organise thoughts
   4. Provides a readable summary
   5. Visual Guide
   6. Visual Summary
3. 3. Basic Xmind Commands
   1. Enter
      1. Branch on same level
   2. Tab
      1. Add a Subtopic
   3. Del
      1. Delete a Branch
4. 4. How to Create a Mind Map
   1. Type Main Topic in the Centre
   2. Don't edit on first pass
   3. Everything evolves around central topic or theme
   4. Choose a theme that suits you
   5. Develop your own style
   6. Branch Out
      1. Ideas
      2. Action Points
      3. Strategies
   7. Can be reorganised later
5. 5. Example Applications
   1. Note Taking
   2. Planning Presentations
   3. Summaries
   4. Weekly Planner
   5. Speeches
   6. Brainstorming
   7. Self Development
6. 6. Key Points
   1. Use a colourful template
   2. Develop your own style
   3. Don't Edit while brainstorming
   4. Don't worry about being perfect
   5. Branch out from Central Topic
   6. Add images if you want to