Comparison text vs mind map

Differences between text and mind map  

In text the central subject is not as clear present as in a mind map. In a mind map the central topic is in the middle of the page   

In text the relative importance is not immediately clear. In a mind map the important topics are positioned very close to the central subject. The not so important topics are in the thinner branches which are further away from the centre of the page. 

To note everything down it requires a lot of time and energy. In a mind map you only need to note 10% of the normal amount of text, although you'll get a better overview and can be more detailed.  

There is a huge possibility that while you have to note down a lot of information in normal text, that you'll be missing on other important information while you're busy taking these notes  

Reviewing notes is (often) very boring. Reviewing a mind map doesn't require the amount of time you need with notes.  

It is virtually impossible to make clear connections and links between various subjects. As a result you'll need to rewrite some of the info in order to make such relationships clear. In a mind map you simply draw an arrow from topic to topic and the relation will instantly be clear.   

The structure of a mind map invites you to add additional information effortlessly. You can put them on the right spot immediately.  

Every piece of the information in notes looks very alike. In a mind map (if drawn by hand) you know that every bit of info has a chance to be unique. Your brain will love that.   

While taking notes it is easy to become distracted.    

Lack of color and other visual possibilities will not activate your brain sufficiently. As a result it will be harder for you to remember the information.  

Actually, the traditional way of taking notes will help you to forget, although you try the opposite.  

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