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Concept map are hierarchical maps which are created as the outcome of [[Concept mapping|concept mapping process]]. | Concept map are hierarchical maps which are created as the outcome of [[Concept mapping|concept mapping process]]. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Revision as of 07:08, 27 July 2014
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Definition
Concept map is A hierarchical map that depicts relationships between its elements which are concepts.
Summary
Concept map are hierarchical maps which are created as the outcome of concept mapping process. Concept maps depict the relationships between a selected set of concepts using hierarchical links and cross-links whose meaning is explicitly described in the map.
Description
Concept maps are hierarchical maps with the most general concepts at the top of the map. Concept map consists of the focus question, which sets the context for the map, the selected concepts, hierarchical links and cross-links between the concepts.
The items in the map, the concepts, are linked by connecting lines. Words on the line, referred to as linking words or linking phrases, specify the relationship between the two concepts. In addition to concepts and the hierarchical links between them, concepts maps may include cross-links which represents the relationships between different domains of the map. [1]
Concept maps can be used as tool for codifying, organizing and representing information or knowledge.
Creating a concept map
References
[1] Joseph D. Novak, Alberto J. Cañas, The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How to Construct and Use Them, Technical Report IHMC CmapTools 2006-01 Rev 2008-01, http://cmap.ihmc.us/Publications/ResearchPapers/TheoryCmaps/TheoryUnderlyingConceptMaps.htm.
