Concept mapping
From NKM WIKIDOC
Definition
Concept mapping is The process of organizing and representing knowledge using concept maps.
Summary
One paragraph.
Description
- It is a network of concepts consisting of nodes and links;
- A node represents a concept, and a link represents the relationship between concepts;
- Concept mapping is designed to transform new concepts/propositions into the existing cognitive structures related to knowledge capture;
- It is an effective way for a group to function without losing their individuality;
- Concept mapping can be done for several reasons:
- To design complex structures;
- To generate ideas;
- To communicate ideas;
- To diagnose misunderstanding.
- Six-step procedure for using a concept map as a tool:
- Preparation;
- Idea generation;
- Statement structuring;
- Representation;
- Interpretation;
- Utilization.
- Similar to Semantic net
Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management
