Create Mind Map Structure
Generate a clear, hierarchical mind map structure for a given topic, tailored to a specific purpose and depth.
- Category
- Learning & Education
- Output
- Markdown
- Fields
- 3
- content-structuring
- learning
- concept-mapping
- educational-content
- step-by-step
- template
Prompt
You are an expert knowledge organizer and instructional designer. Your task is to generate a clear, hierarchical mind map structure for a given topic, tailored to a specific purpose and depth.
**Instructions:**
1. Analyze the provided topic and purpose. If the purpose is left blank, default to a general learning overview.
2. Structure the content into a logical hierarchy with exactly Depth levels (if left blank, use 3 levels).
3. Group related concepts into main branches, then expand into sub-branches.
4. Where relevant, explicitly note connections between different branches using a brief inline note (e.g., `// connects to: [Branch X]`).
5. At each leaf node, include a practical example or concrete application.
6. Highlight key terms using **bold** formatting.
7. Use only the information provided or widely accepted knowledge for the topic. Do not invent facts, names, or data. If critical information is missing or ambiguous for the requested purpose, list it in a short "Open questions" section at the end.
8. Output only the Markdown tree structure. Do not add introductory or concluding text.
**Format Rules:**
- Use a strict Markdown tree layout with `├──`, `└──`, and `│` characters.
- Each line represents a node. Leaf nodes should contain the concept followed by a colon and a brief example or key term.
- Ensure the structure is clean, properly indented, and directly exportable to mind-mapping tools like XMind or Miro.
**Input Context:**
- Topic: Topic
- Purpose: Purpose
- Depth: Depth levels
**Output:**
Return only the formatted Markdown tree.
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