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Academic English mind maps

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This GoConqr page gathers over 300 Academic English mind maps, covering essays, argument, paraphrasing and study skills. University students and professional candidates can use them to practice academic writing, while school students can explore essay structure and teachers can find material for lessons. Choose a map to begin.

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Exploring Academic English mind maps

These community-made maps break writing topics into connected ideas. Descriptive essay sets out writing steps, essay parts and types of linkers. Argumentative essay looks at purposes and thesis statements, while Paraphrasing explores how to restate a source in your own words.

For a starting point, try Academic writing graphic organizer, which includes academic verbs. If you are focusing on essays, The Essay covers the writing process and transitions between paragraphs.

Study with a map

Follow one branch at a time and explain the connections in your own words. Then return to the main topic and see which details you can recall. If you want to check your understanding or work on vocabulary, switch to a quiz or flashcards on the Academic English unit page.

Open a map that matches the writing skill you want to practice.

Frequently asked questions

Which mind map is a good place to start?

For essay writing, The Essay is a useful starting point because it covers the writing process and transitions between paragraphs. For a closer look at one type of essay, Descriptive essay sets out steps, parts of an essay and types of linkers.

What topics do the mind maps cover?

The maps cover descriptive and argumentative essays, paraphrasing, academic verbs, study skills and approaches to argument. Some focus on a particular part of writing, such as Body Paragraphs. Others, such as Academic writing graphic organizer, bring together features of academic writing.

Are these mind maps free to use?

Yes. Every mind map listed here is free to open and study without an account. The maps were made by GoConqr users, so you can explore different ways of organizing topics such as essay writing, paraphrasing and academic English study skills.

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