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Cluster Diagrams

Overview

Cluster Diagrams or mind maps are the first step in the writing process. They are a tremendous help in developing well organized and attractive writing. The software here will help you to build and modify beautiful cluster diagrams.

Examples

Here are some examples of cluster diagrams built using the program Cluster LITE. First, a cluster diagram for a personal letter introducing oneself to a friend of a friend.

Note that there is not a specific way of doing a cluster diagram. The following diagrams are could be used to represent the same content:

This cluster diagram is for a personal letter introducing one friend to another friend.

Software

There are a few versions of the software currently available. Right-click to download the most recent version of CLUSTER

Linear Outline

Once one has completed a cluster diagram, the outline can be exported as the basis for developing a complete Linear Outline using word processing software such as Microsoft WORD or OpenOffice, as seen in this example