MIND MAPPING (DERIVATIONAL AND INFLECTIONAL AFFIXES)

Create a mind map visualizing derivational and inflectional affixes based on the specified
sections of An Introduction to English Morphology by Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy, 2002.
Edinburgh University Press. Page 28-56 with your group (group of five).
DUE DATE: 14 November 2024
1. Choose a Digital Tool:
o Use a digital mind-mapping tool like MindMeister, Coggle, Lucidchart, Miro, or
even PowerPoint or Google Slides for flexibility. Ensure the tool allows for
branching, adding text, and using colors and symbols.
2. Set Up the Central Idea:
o Start with a central node labeled “Derivational and Inflectional Affixes” in the
middle of your canvas. This will be the main theme from which all branches
extend.
3. Create Main Branches:
o Add two main branches from the central node: Derivational Affixes and
Inflectional Affixes.
4. Add Sub-Branches:
o For Derivational Affixes:
▪ Create sub-branches for Types of Derivational Affixes (prefixes, suffixes)
and Functions (changing word meaning or grammatical category).
▪ Add examples like un- in unhappy and -ness in happiness.
o For Inflectional Affixes:
▪ Create sub-branches for Types of Inflectional Affixes (tense, plural,
possessive) and Functions (adding grammatical information without
changing word meaning).
▪ Add examples like -ed in walked and -s in cats.
5. Use Colors and Symbols:
o Assign different colors to distinguish between derivational and inflectional
branches.
o Use symbols or icons (e.g., stars or checkmarks) to highlight important points,
like the differences between changing meaning (derivational) and adding
grammatical information (inflectional).
6. Add Textbook References:
o Include page numbers (pp. 28-56) from An Introduction to English Morphology
by Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy where applicable, so users can refer back to the
text.
7. Organize and Format:
o Ensure the mind map is well-spaced and easy to read.
o Make sure that each branch flows logically and that all information is concise but
informative.
8. Export and Save:
o Once completed, save or export your mind map as an image or PDF to submit or
share as required.
Digital Mind Map Rubric: Derivational and Inflectional Affixes
Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2)
Improvement (1)
The central idea is The central idea
clearly labeled as is labeled and The central idea is
The central idea is
"Derivational and mostly clear, missing, unclear,
labeled but lacks
Central Idea Inflectional Affixes" but not or not positioned
prominence or is
and positioned at perfectly as the focal point
somewhat unclear.
the center of the centered or of the mind map.
map. prominent.
Both main
Both main
branches
branches are One or both main
(Derivational and Both main branches
present but branches are
Main Inflectional are included but lack
may lack clear missing or do not
Branches Affixes) are clearly clarity or
labeling or contain adequate
labeled and completeness.
some relevant information.
contain relevant
details.
information.
Each branch
Most sub-
includes
branches are Lacks necessary
appropriate sub- Some sub-branches
included, but sub-branches,
branches with are missing, or
Sub-Branches some may lack with minimal or
relevant examples, information is
details or no information
functions, and incomplete.
specific provided.
types as outlined in
examples.
the instructions.
Uses color and
symbols effectively Uses some No use of color or
Minimal use of colors
to distinguish colors or symbols, making it
and symbols; does
between branches symbols, but difficult to
not effectively
Use of Colors and enhance they could be differentiate
enhance
& Symbols readability; colors more consistent between
understanding or
help distinguish or effective in branches, or the
differentiation
between clarifying color use is
between branches.
derivational and information. confusing.
inflectional.
Page references
Page references References are No references
from the textbook
are mostly inconsistently applied from the textbook
Textbook (pp. 28-56) are
included, but or missing in critical are included,
References included in
may be missing areas, making it making it unclear
relevant sections,
in a few places. difficult to cross- where the
allowing easy
 Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2)
Improvement (1)
reference to the reference with the information
source material. textbook. originates.
The layout is Disorganized
The mind map is The organization is
mostly layout, making the
well-organized and somewhat unclear,
organized, but mind map difficult
easy to follow, making it harder to
Organization some sections to follow and
with clear flow and follow the map’s
& Layout could benefit lacking logical
spacing; branches structure; branches
from better structure between
are logically placed may overlap or be too
spacing or branches and sub-
for easy navigation. close together.
clearer flow. branches.
Covers all required
elements from the
Covers most
instructions Lacks most of the
required Covers some of the
(central idea, main required
elements, but a required elements,
branches, sub- elements, with
Completeness few minor but several important
branches, minimal
details are details are missing or
examples, adherence to the
missing or underdeveloped.
functions, colors, instructions.
incomplete.
references) in a
thorough manner.