Brainstorming .A mind map is a simple diagram that allows you to group ideas together and to make connec- tions between them .For example , the job category can be further divided into kind of work , place of work , and salary .Let your mind wander , and jot down anything that comes to mind about your topic .These ideas can be divided into smaller areas .You can decide later whether you want to use an idea , or whether you want to discard it .One way to brainstorm ideas is to try a mind map .These are the main branches .At the planning stage , you will decide what to keep and what to discard .Making this outline will save you time later .A mind map looks , like this .