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from Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus: paste text in and it analyzes text, creates tag cloud, shows main subjects falls under, etc. Perhaps there is a way to use this to discuss concept of controlled vocabulary?

I use Visual Thesaurus for my library instruction all the time, but I never noticed the VocabGrabber. I will have to try it out and see if I can incorporate into my instruction as well :)

Scroll down this newsletter to find marathon coach Jeff Galloway's technique for mentally preparing for the Big Race. Then Replace the word "marathon" with "class". Down to earth vsualization for those who don't like visualization.

Principles of Mental Rehearsal --Jeff Galloway

This is a cool resource! I could totally see making a comparison (if carefully done) between preparation for running a marathon and student preparation for doing a major research project. Planning out some steps beforehand and breaking the process out into little steps to accomplish will help you get started and finish the race, etc...