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How to make a mind map in Duetoday

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Short answer

Open a note and choose Mind Map from its study tools. Duetoday maps the main topic, the subtopics and the details beneath them, so you can see how a whole lecture or chapter fits together at a glance.

Steps

  1. Open the note you want to map.
  2. Choose Mind Map from the note’s study tools.
  3. Wait a moment while Duetoday identifies the main topic and branches.
  4. Explore the map. Expand and follow branches to see how ideas connect.
  5. Use it to revise. Cover a branch and try to explain it before you look.

Tips

  • Map before you memorise. Look at the mind map first, then make flashcards for each branch.
  • Spot the thin branches. A branch with very little under it often means the source covered it briefly; check your slides or ask Galileo for more.
  • Compare lectures. Mind maps of consecutive lectures make it easier to see how a module builds week to week.

Frequently asked questions

What is a mind map good for?

Mind maps show structure: what the main ideas are and how the details hang off them. They are useful for getting an overview before you revise detail, and for spotting gaps.

Can I make a mind map from a YouTube video or PDF?

Yes. Any note in Duetoday can be turned into a mind map, whatever the original source was.

Should I use mind maps instead of flashcards?

Use both. A mind map gives you the big picture; flashcards make sure you can recall the details inside it.

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