中文摘要：思维导图是用图表表现的发散性思维，能将思维过程视觉化。思维导图可以帮助我们组织思想和信息、作出选择、快速找到新信息和旧信息的联系。因此本文尝试将思维导图理论运用到初中英语写作教学中。通过文献法和例证法，笔者旨在研究思维导图作为一种教学手段和学习方法在初中英语写作教学中的作用，教师如何通过思维导图有效地帮助学生提高写作能力，等等。

借助文献研究，笔者进一步了解思维导图的相关概念，接着在国内外相关研究的基础上阐述了思维导图的实用性和有效性。最后，笔者还将研究重点放在思维导图在初中英语写作教学中的作用以及其应用原则及一般模式。

关键词：思维导图；初中英语写作；教学原则；

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Background and Purpose of Study-1

1.2 Significance of Study-1

1.3 Structure of the Paper-2

2. Literature Review-2

2.1 Concept of Mind Mapping-2

2.1.1 Definition of Mind Mapping-2

2.1.2 Characteristics of Mind Mapping-3

2.2 Related Researches on Mind Mapping-4

2.2.1 Researches on Mind Mapping Abroad-4

2.2.2 Researches on Mind Mapping at Home-4

3. The Functions of Mind Mapping in English Writing Teaching .5

3.1 Developing Radiant Thinking and Logical Thinking so as to Enhance the Quality of Thinking.6

3.2 Stimulating Students' Interest and Enriching Writing Materials-7

3.3 Organizing Writing Materials and Cultivating the Ability of Structure and Layout.8

4. Principles and a General Model of the Application of Mind Mapping to English Writing Teaching.9

4.1 Principles of the Application of Mind Mapping to English Writing Teaching9

4.1.1 The Procedural Principle-9

4.1.2 The Initiative Principle-9

4.1.3 The Moderate Principle-9

4.1.4 The Personal Principle-10 4.2 A General Model of the Application of Mind Mapping to English Writing Teaching-10

5. Conclusion-14

References-15