Mind Mapping to Improve Thinking and Problem Skills
This study tests whether using mind mapping—a visual brainstorming method—helps nursing students develop better critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Researchers will compare students who use mind mapping to those who don't during a critical thinking course.
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Who can take part
- You are a nursing student enrolling in a Critical Thinking in Nursing course for the first time
- You volunteer to participate and are willing to be assigned to either the mind mapping group or comparison group
- You commit to completing all study forms and data collection activities throughout the course
- You have not taken a critical thinking course before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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