Original sentence: It has been suggested that mind mapping software can improve learning/study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note taking (Farrand et al,2002).Mind Mapping software is used to create diagrams of relationships between ideas or other pieces of information.Some Mapping programs incorporate other learning optimization techniques including electronic flashcard style testing.Some Mindmapping software is 3-D, though full 3-D functionality is difficult to achieve with the forms of interface devices readily available to users
Edited sentence: Mind Mapping software has become something of an industry in itself in recent years.Mind mapping is a successful type of study software as there is good evidence supporting its beneficial effects on learning/study efficiency, possibly by up to 15% (Farrand et al,2002) over making notes in a conventional way.Most of the software appears to be aimed at business users and does not conform to all of Buzan's Mind Mapping Laws, although HeadCase makes this claim.Some Mapping programs will also incorporate other proven learning optimization techniques including Electronic flashcard style testing.Some Mindmapping software will be 3d, though full 3d functionality is difficult to achieve with the forms of interface devices readily available to users.The market leader among commercial applications is MindManager, with 73% of users according to the recent survey by Innovation Tools.The next is an open source application, FreeMind, with 10%.The term Mind Map has primarily been popularised by Tony Buzan.This software should allow a user to graphically create and save Mind Maps