Entrepreneurs and creative project creators
Planning a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and need to understand success factors.
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About
This Crowdsourcing mind map template, containing 111 nodes, provides a comprehensive overview of crowdsourcing and its subset crowdfunding. It covers definitions, business models, successful stories, platforms like Kickstarter, and research areas. Key nodes include 'Crowdfunding (Direct & Indirect)', 'Types of Crowdsourcing', and 'Research Areas'. The template is structured as a single sheet with three main branches: crowdfunding, basics, and research areas. It serves as a cheat sheet for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs exploring participatory models.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Graduate students and academic researchers
Conducting a literature review on crowdsourcing for a dissertation or research paper.
University professors and instructors
Teaching a course on digital business models and need a structured overview of crowdsourcing.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore Core Branches
Open the template in Xmind to navigate the three main branches covering crowdfunding, basics, and research areas.
Step 2
Interact and Customize Content Nodes
Click on any of the 111 nodes to read existing content or add your own notes and project-specific branches.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Research
Finalize your crowdsourcing map and export it as an image or PDF to share with your team or peers.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 111 nodes covering crowdfunding (direct and indirect), basics of crowdsourcing (types, applications), and research areas (collaborative creativity, social innovation). It features platforms like Kickstarter, successful stories, and academic references.
Use the 'Crowdfunding (Direct & Indirect)' branch to explore business models, platforms, and strategies. Review successful stories and tips to inform your campaign. Customize nodes with your project details.
Yes, the 'Research Areas' branch includes topics like collaborative creativity and societal problem solving, with references to papers. It's ideal for literature reviews or structuring research proposals.
Absolutely. Open the .xmind file and modify the 'Comparison of Crowdfunding Platforms' node to add or update platforms, criteria, and your own analysis.
Yes, the 'Advantages & Disadvantages' node under crowdfunding discusses drawbacks like only supporting initial stages. You can expand it with your own insights.
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