Strategy: Inspiration for planning a case study
11 Keywords: Inspirations, Revision, Planning, Organisation, Mind Mapping, Spider Diagrams, Concept Maps, Dyslexia, Specific Learning Difficulties, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities
"The inspiration software uses mind maps to help plan your essay and give structure to your thoughts. The mind maps are useful as a visual aid for revision, for outlining and pulling together essays and storing research notes (web links, graphic and audio links etc). It has a ‘rapid fire' function which allows you to record your ideas as quickly as you think of them. The software also includes different templates covering a wide variety of subjects to guide if you’re stuck for ideas."
Here is an example of how I have put together a case study using Inspiration. You can download the PowerPoint slides or a Word rtf version without audio or watch the short video.
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"I found it difficult to structure essays and case studies. I would research the topic and make copious notes and even start to write paragraphs around them but got lost in the collage of notes that covered my bedroom floor."
- StephanieTip
Mind Map Diagrams in Allergy and Immunology are an example of how these diagrams can help with revision of specific subjects. The OU study skills page has some helpful hint including visual techniques for revision
