Critical Thinking Mind MapOverview

Mind mapping is a technique for outlining information in diagrams using written text and lines, symbols, keywords, colors, and images.

Before you complete your Mind Map

• Watch the videos How to Make a Mind Map-The BasicsLinks to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLWV0XN7K1g (2:51) and How to Mind Map With Tony BuzanLinks to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Y4pIsXTV0&feature=youtu.be (4:59) to see examples of a mind map being created.
• Review this sample mind map Download sample mind mapas a model for your assignment.

Instructions

Create a mind map for how critical thinking is used as a nurse based on the major components of critical thinking and/or evidence-based practice (EBP). The branches should expand on at least four thoughts/ideas from the major components.

Include the following design elements in your mind map:

• Follow the branch or hook format-branches are thickest closest to the central component (i.e., closest equals EBP in priority order)
• Use the same colors for each theme/set of relationships (a mind map is brightly colored)
• Major components of a topic have branches which expand on many thoughts/ideas
• Present names on all or most of the branches or hooks
• Use at least four relevant illustrations, which will make the mind map memorable
• Topics radiate from the center of the page-ideas branch out from other ideas in a logical and organized manner