Codes

Themes

Sample Expressions

remember

Memory retention

“using the mind map can help me to remember better (idea & vocabulary)”

Reinforce what was learned

“the mind map is repetitive because it is like notes, so what we learn before this we can always recall easier”

plan

Divide the points accordingly

“the branches help to divide the points and supporting details”

Relevant ideas

“we won’t mix up ideas because the branch is very clear, so we won’t write clumsily”

Connect the ideas

“when I do the mind map it helps to understand the connection between one idea and the other”

“it become very fast to write the essay”

Spend time wisely

“when all points are ready and arranged, I won’t stop to think when I’m writing the essay”