| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| central idea | the theme of a mind map that everything else links to |
| links | lines between nodes and sub nodes which show how ideas are connected and structured |
| mind map | pre production document used to show development routes and options for an idea or to plan parts and resources needed for a creative media product |
| node | main ideas linking out from the central idea that break it up into different parts to make planning easier |
| sub node | ideas that form part of an existing part of the mind map, allowing you to organise everything in a clear structure |
| whitespace | parts of the paper around the mind map that aren't filled in |
