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What is Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a method that involves coming
up with new ideas or trying to solve a problem by
discussing it with all members of a group. This
group can be made up of people who are directly
linked to the problem or project as well as
newcomers who can contribute new ideas to the
projects.

Brainstorming is used to generate more ideas


in a short span of time and later organizing &
rating the ideas.

What is Mind Mapping


Mind mapping is an effective method to
brainstorm ideas and note them down without
worrying about structure and order. A mind map
is a diagram that represents words, concepts,
and items connected and arranged around a
main concept using a non-linear layout.
Mind mapping is a technique used to visually
organize information and shows relationships
among parts of the whole.
Difference Between Brainstorming and Mind
Mapping
Definition
Brainstorming is a method that involves coming
up with new ideas or trying to solve a problem
by discussing it with all members of a group.
Mind mapping, on the other hand, is an
effective method to brainstorm ideas and note
them down without worrying about structure
and order.

Nature
Moreover, brainstorming usually involves a
group, whereas mind mapping can be done
individually.

Function
While brainstorming formulates multiple ideas,
mind mapping identifies relationships.
Conclusion
Both brainstorming and mind mapping are two
effective methods to come up with new ideas
and explore them. The main difference between
brainstorming and mind mapping is that
brainstorming helps to generate new ideas, while
mind mapping helps to create relationships
between ideas.

when mind mapping and brainstorming


techniques be used:

Brainstorming is used to generate more ideas in a


short span of time and later organizing & rating the
ideas.

Brainstorming is a way of generating ideas and


organising your thinking on a topic. It can take
shape as a simple list, an outline or a mind map.
Once you have generated some ideas, you can
evaluate and organise them, and narrow down
your focus.

Mind mapping can be used for generating,


visualising, organising, note-taking, problem-
solving, decision-making, revising and clarifying
your university topic, so that you can get started with
assessment tasks. Essentially, a mind map is used to
'brainstorm' a topic and is a great strategy for students.

Mind mapping is a technique used to visually


organize information and shows relationships
among parts of the whole.

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