Thank you Dr. Ali. It's rare to find such a comprehensive video that shows the workflow for literature review mapping like yours. Thank you for this great sharing!
How can we use mind maps for problem solving? I've done some experiments - here's a short summary. I use the following three building blocks, which I can combine in different ways. Building block 1 - the sheet layout: I use an A4 sheet in landscape format and divide it in 3x3 boxes of equal size - there's no need for exactness and I do it without a ruler. Alternatively, I can use 3 columns and make boxes of different sizes - but at the beginning, 3x3 boxes are easier to handle. I fill the boxes in column 1, then in column 2 and then in column 3. Building block 2 - the box layout: I use each box for a simple small mind map. The size limit of the box will come as a surprise, but it has a number of advantages which I will describe in a moment. Instead of mind maps, I can use diagrams, ordinary text with indentations or math terms. Building block 3 - thinking tools: I can use thinking tools as topics for the small mind maps, to stimulate my thinking about the problem, like: What are key questions? What are my options? How can I split the problem into smaller parts? I find a personal collection of thinking tools very useful - I have a corkboard over my work table and can access dozens of tools and stimuli with one glance. For me, this process has four main advantages. First, a conventional mind maps works best with a couple of main branches of equal size. In problem solving however, I often want to develop only one or two branches over many steps, and this leads to an unsymmetrical, unbalanced mind map. Secondly, moving from one box to the next needs a moment of orientation - where do I stand, and what can I do next? This re-orientation happens much more often in the 3x3 layout than in an ordinary mind map. Thirdly, I find it easier to reflect on a previous thought in a new box than in a branch of an ordinary mind map. Fourth, the combination of mind maps and thinking tools seems very powerful to me. Some remarks: Depending on handwriting size, paper size and personal taste, we can experiment with 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 boxes. As a fourth building block I'm using a zettelkasten to organize my sheets - but that's outside the scope of this comment.
thanks, Faizan (PhD). I always hit the like button before even start watching. Superb content!
Thanks a lot for your comment. It’s people like you who motivate me to make these videos..!!
me too:)
Dr. Ali, thank you immensely for crafting a superbly detailed video. Your dedication and hard work truly shine through.
Thank you Dr. Ali, this is the best tutorial on mind vs concept vs lit maps that I've found. Really really helpful!
Thank you Dr. Ali. It's rare to find such a comprehensive video that shows the workflow for literature review mapping like yours. Thank you for this great sharing!
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Your dedication towards research really motivate me to work on my proposal. Great job.
How can we use mind maps for problem solving?
I've done some experiments - here's a short summary.
I use the following three building blocks, which I can combine in different ways.
Building block 1 - the sheet layout:
I use an A4 sheet in landscape format and divide it in 3x3 boxes of equal size - there's no need for exactness and I do it without a ruler.
Alternatively, I can use 3 columns and make boxes of different sizes - but at the beginning, 3x3 boxes are easier to handle.
I fill the boxes in column 1, then in column 2 and then in column 3.
Building block 2 - the box layout:
I use each box for a simple small mind map. The size limit of the box will come as a surprise, but it has a number of advantages which I will describe in a moment.
Instead of mind maps, I can use diagrams, ordinary text with indentations or math terms.
Building block 3 - thinking tools:
I can use thinking tools as topics for the small mind maps, to stimulate my thinking about the problem, like: What are key questions? What are my options? How can I split the problem into smaller parts?
I find a personal collection of thinking tools very useful - I have a corkboard over my work table and can access dozens of tools and stimuli with one glance.
For me, this process has four main advantages.
First, a conventional mind maps works best with a couple of main branches of equal size. In problem solving however, I often want to develop only one or two branches over many steps, and this leads to an unsymmetrical, unbalanced mind map.
Secondly, moving from one box to the next needs a moment of orientation - where do I stand, and what can I do next? This re-orientation happens much more often in the 3x3 layout than in an ordinary mind map.
Thirdly, I find it easier to reflect on a previous thought in a new box than in a branch of an ordinary mind map.
Fourth, the combination of mind maps and thinking tools seems very powerful to me.
Some remarks:
Depending on handwriting size, paper size and personal taste, we can experiment with 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 boxes.
As a fourth building block I'm using a zettelkasten to organize my sheets - but that's outside the scope of this comment.
That’s cool. Would you want doing a quick tutorial for a wider audience through this channel?
Dr. Ali, thank you very much!!!!!!!
Great Content Dr. Ali. Thank you so much. Great Learning!
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JazakAALLAH Sir, for your priceless efforts.
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This is a great help. 😇 Thanks.
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request: prepare a video on how to search for opportunities like funded conferences abroad (academic tourism).
Thank you. A good idea. We will look into it.
@@ResearchBeast thanks in advance.
Thanks, Dr Ali :)
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