Plectica for Students

See how you can use Plectica to clarify your thinking, communicate complex ideas, and collaborate with your peers.

Improve your memory

Take notes that organize information the way your brain does. This example map is a study guide of the neuroscience of the serial position effect — the phenomenon whereby we recall the first and last items in a series best.

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Turn complexity into understanding

Create an understanding of how complex systems work -- from humans to the environment to engineering. Or design that behavior yourself. This map is a state diagram of how a reaction time stop watch works.

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Build a sound argument

See one way to structure an argument in this example around quantifying future benefits of public health projects.

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Break down your work

When you need to tackle a big project, break it down into parts and steps. See how this example lays out milestones along the journey of writing a dissertation.

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Work individually or as a team

We help people visualize & connect information so they can get on the same page—and move faster, together.