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[[Image:WikIT-on-information-mapping.jpg|right|500px|thumb|WikIT on [[Information maps|information mapping]]]]
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[[Image:WikIT-on-information-maps.jpg|right|500px|thumb|'''<font size=4 color=#EE1111>To use the mind map, click this link:-'''</font><font size=2><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;'''[http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/WikIT-on-information-maps.pdf Interactive PDF]'''<font size=1> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(opens in new window, needs latest Acrobat)</font>]]
The purpose of WikIT is to provide a resource to help in taming the torrent of information that knowledge workers have to deal with now. All entries that contribute to achieving that purpose in a clear and factual way that follows the policies below are welcome. This is for individuals, small businesses and even large enterprises.
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size=1 color="555555">(If you were really looking for the InformationTamers front page, '''''[http://www.informationtamers.com/ click here]'''.)''</font>
  
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WikIT is here to help in taming the torrent of information that knowledge workers have to deal with daily. It's for individuals, small businesses and even large enterprises.
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== WikIT main areas ==
 
== WikIT main areas ==
  
=== Information maps ===
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Wikis are very text oriented.  If you can't find the right hyperlink or think of the right phrase to search for, the information you want might just as well not be there.
One of the problems with wikis is that they are very text oriented.  If you can't find the right hyperlink or think of the right word or phrase to search for, the information you want might just as well not be there.
 
 
   
 
   
WikIT uses mind maps as an added navigation layer.  All the usual wiki access methods are here, but there are mind maps as well to give a visual overview.  We have plans to enhance this further.
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WikIT uses mind maps as an added navigation layer as you'll see on the right.  Click on one of the links below the mind map image and you will be able to interact with the map in Flash or Acrobat.  This map has unfolding branches and active links to other parts of WikIT.  All the usual wiki access methods are here, but there are mind maps as well to give a visual overview.  We have plans to enhance this further.
  
 
If you are here for the first time, you might want to start at the '''[[Information maps|information maps]]''' article and use the mind map there to see what this part of WikIT contains.
 
If you are here for the first time, you might want to start at the '''[[Information maps|information maps]]''' article and use the mind map there to see what this part of WikIT contains.
  
Here are just a few of the main sections:
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{| style=background-color:#f4f8ff border=0
:*[[information map types]]
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:*[[Information map uses|Uses of mind maps]]
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'''Go to [[Special:AllPages|'''''<font size=3>all articles</font>''''']] for the full scope, but here are some key sections:'''
:*[[Personal uses of mind maps]]
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:*[[Business uses of mind maps]]
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:*[[Use of mind maps in formal education]]
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{| style=background-color:#f4f8ff border=0
:*[[How to make a mind map]]
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:*[[How to make a concept map]]
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*[[Information map types]]
:*[[Project planning with mind maps]]
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*[[What is a mind map?]]
:*[[Creativity through mind mapping]]
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*[[Business uses of mind maps]]
:*[[Free mind mapping (and related types) software|Free mind mapping software]]
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*[[How to make a mind map]]
:*... more at the [[- Information mapping articles browse list|Information mapping articles browse list]]
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*[[How to make a concept map]]
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*[[Free mind mapping (and related types) software|Free mind mapping software]]
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*[[Which is the best mindmapping software?|Which is the best mapping software?]]
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*[[Mind mapping on the run|A comprehensive list of mobile mapping tools]]
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*[[- Information mapping articles browse list|More highlights at the Browse list]]
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*[[Information map uses]]
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*[[Concept maps]]
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*[[Personal uses of mind maps]]
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*[[Use of mind maps in formal education]]
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*[[Creativity through mind mapping]]
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*[[Project planning with mind maps]]
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*[[Books about mind maps]]
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*[[Special:AllPages|Here is a list of '''''all articles''''']]
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=== All pages ===
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In the list of [[Special:AllPages|'''''contents''''']], titles in italics are redirected to another article (to give alternative ways of finding a topic).  Entries at the bottom of that list begin with a ~ (tilde) are placeholders for now.  If you can contribute to an entry and find [[Policies of WikIT|WikIT's policies]] reasonable, please go ahead.  As they say on Wikipedia, "Be Bold".
Here is a list of [[Special:AllPages|'''''all pages''''']] to date.  Titles in italics are redirected to another article (to give alternative ways of finding a topic).   
 
  
Entries at the bottom of that list begin with a ~ (tilde).  These items are placeholders for now.  If you can contribute to an entry and find [[Policies of WikIT|WikIT's policies]] reasonable, please go ahead.  As they say on Wikipedia, "Be Bold".
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== Just a few of the many satisfied users ==
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{{:Satisfied users}}
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== Editing WikIT ==
 
== Editing WikIT ==
 
When you add a significant new section, please illustrate what you write with stories, pictures and diagrams.  This wiki is to be as concrete as possible so that when readers encounter something they find new to them and valuable, they remember it and can act on it.  For an example of the style, take a look at [[How to make a mind map#How to make a map when you are analyzing a topic|How to make a map when you are analyzing a topic]], but you can probably do better. If you can add an illustrative story to something that's already here, please go ahead.   
 
When you add a significant new section, please illustrate what you write with stories, pictures and diagrams.  This wiki is to be as concrete as possible so that when readers encounter something they find new to them and valuable, they remember it and can act on it.  For an example of the style, take a look at [[How to make a mind map#How to make a map when you are analyzing a topic|How to make a map when you are analyzing a topic]], but you can probably do better. If you can add an illustrative story to something that's already here, please go ahead.   
  
For diagrams, you can scan a hand drawing, make an image with your own software, or use one of these free tools: [http://www.gliffy.com/ Gliffy] [http://www.drawanywhere.com/ DrawAnywhere]  [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizer.html Lexicon] [http://draw.labs.autodesk.com/ADDraw/draw.html Project Draw] [http://flowchart.com/ Flowchart] [http://thinkature.com/ Thinkature]
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For diagrams, you can scan a hand drawing, make an image with your own software, or use one of these free tools: [http://www.gliffy.com/ Gliffy] [http://www.drawanywhere.com/ DrawAnywhere]  [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizer.html Lexicon] [http://draw.labs.autodesk.com/ADDraw/draw.html Project Draw] [http://flowchart.com/ Flowchart] [http://www.lucidchart.com/ Lucidchart]
 
   
 
   
 
Serial spamming has made it necessary to restrict editing to people who set up an account.  Sorry about that, but we'd rather spend time adding useful new content than deleting spam pages.  We tried going back to allowing anonymous editing one month after blocking it, and in less than an hour we had spam again.
 
Serial spamming has made it necessary to restrict editing to people who set up an account.  Sorry about that, but we'd rather spend time adding useful new content than deleting spam pages.  We tried going back to allowing anonymous editing one month after blocking it, and in less than an hour we had spam again.
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* Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
 
* Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
 
* InformationTamers' [http://www.informationtamers.com/Editing-Wikipedia/Editing-Wikipedia.html guide to editing WikiPedia in a mind map] - editing hints apply to WikIT; Wikipedia policy does not.
 
* InformationTamers' [http://www.informationtamers.com/Editing-Wikipedia/Editing-Wikipedia.html guide to editing WikiPedia in a mind map] - editing hints apply to WikIT; Wikipedia policy does not.
 
== The InformationTamers Forum ==
 
You can also join the discussion at the [http://informationtamers.ning.com/ InformationTamers social network]
 
 
== Policies ==
 
 
'''''[[Spam entries and links will be reversed out immediately]]''''' : '''''[[Policy on linking and promotional entries]]'''''
 

Latest revision as of 04:57, 3 July 2018

To use the mind map, click this link:-
  Interactive PDF       (opens in new window, needs latest Acrobat)

     (If you were really looking for the InformationTamers front page, click here.)

WikIT is here to help in taming the torrent of information that knowledge workers have to deal with daily. It’s for individuals, small businesses and even large enterprises.

WikIT main areas[edit]

Wikis are very text oriented. If you can’t find the right hyperlink or think of the right phrase to search for, the information you want might just as well not be there.

WikIT uses mind maps as an added navigation layer as you’ll see on the right. Click on one of the links below the mind map image and you will be able to interact with the map in Flash or Acrobat. This map has unfolding branches and active links to other parts of WikIT. All the usual wiki access methods are here, but there are mind maps as well to give a visual overview. We have plans to enhance this further.

If you are here for the first time, you might want to start at the information maps article and use the mind map there to see what this part of WikIT contains.

Go to all articles for the full scope, but here are some key sections:





In the list of contents, titles in italics are redirected to another article (to give alternative ways of finding a topic). Entries at the bottom of that list begin with a ~ (tilde) are placeholders for now. If you can contribute to an entry and find WikIT’s policies reasonable, please go ahead. As they say on Wikipedia, “Be Bold”.

Just a few of the many satisfied users[edit]

Appreciation



 

Editing WikIT[edit]

When you add a significant new section, please illustrate what you write with stories, pictures and diagrams. This wiki is to be as concrete as possible so that when readers encounter something they find new to them and valuable, they remember it and can act on it. For an example of the style, take a look at How to make a map when you are analyzing a topic, but you can probably do better. If you can add an illustrative story to something that’s already here, please go ahead.

For diagrams, you can scan a hand drawing, make an image with your own software, or use one of these free tools: Gliffy DrawAnywhere Lexicon Project Draw Flowchart Lucidchart

Serial spamming has made it necessary to restrict editing to people who set up an account. Sorry about that, but we’d rather spend time adding useful new content than deleting spam pages. We tried going back to allowing anonymous editing one month after blocking it, and in less than an hour we had spam again.

Help[edit]