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14 Jul 2016, 04:43
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Hello,
I'm trying to form a mindmapping strategy for RC, but I'd like to hear the opinions of you fine gmatclubbers first before I dedicate too much time to it.
I've tried it on about 2 passages with fairly good success. Here's how I'm trying to go about it:
I'd break it down paragraph by paragraph.
- Write main topic in the center.
- Draw out the first branch, and write the scope and main purpose of first paragraph (not the details, though).
- If there are any key shifts or contrasts further in the first paragraph, I'd draw sub-branches on the main branch of the paragraph and write its key points there.
- Draw out the second branch, do the exactly same as above for second paragraph
- Repeat the same for the rest of the paragraphs.
So, yay or nay? If any experienced testtakers have any opinions or tips (or criticism!) to add, I would love to hear them.
Thank you.
I'm trying to form a mindmapping strategy for RC, but I'd like to hear the opinions of you fine gmatclubbers first before I dedicate too much time to it.
I've tried it on about 2 passages with fairly good success. Here's how I'm trying to go about it:
I'd break it down paragraph by paragraph.
- Write main topic in the center.
- Draw out the first branch, and write the scope and main purpose of first paragraph (not the details, though).
- If there are any key shifts or contrasts further in the first paragraph, I'd draw sub-branches on the main branch of the paragraph and write its key points there.
- Draw out the second branch, do the exactly same as above for second paragraph
- Repeat the same for the rest of the paragraphs.
So, yay or nay? If any experienced testtakers have any opinions or tips (or criticism!) to add, I would love to hear them.
Thank you.
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14 Jul 2016, 06:47
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My two cents.
You should follow some strategy that helps you to map entire passage in one way or another. Usually there is no fixed template for that (as it depends upon reading ability of individuals) and you yourself have to figure out a strategy by working on different sorts of passages. Whatever you do make sure that you are able to get onto first question of each passage within 4 mins of taking up the passage.
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You should follow some strategy that helps you to map entire passage in one way or another. Usually there is no fixed template for that (as it depends upon reading ability of individuals) and you yourself have to figure out a strategy by working on different sorts of passages. Whatever you do make sure that you are able to get onto first question of each passage within 4 mins of taking up the passage.
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16 Jul 2016, 07:52
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AnishG
heyy, I think I can answer your question as I have myself tried the mind map strategy in RC but even after using it on 10 passages I feel it takes time. 4 mins to mind map a passage and then again in case of details question you have to refer back to the passage.
So I will suggest you a method that works for me. I feel its one of the best method to deal with RC. The ladder method, I learned it while using my free trial on Empower GMAT.
If you want then I can send you a screenshot of the same on Private Message, else you can take 1 hr free trial on Empower GMAT and see its format.
Happy to help
