Concept mapping

Definition

Concept mapping is The process of organizing and representing knowledge using concept maps.

Source: Comparative Analysis of Methods and Tools for Nuclear Knowledge Preservation

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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 concept mapping, a semantic net is a collection of nodes linked together to form a net:
- A knowledge developer can graphically represent descriptive/declarative knowledge through a net;
- Each idea of interest is usually represented by a node linked by lines (called arcs) which shows relationships between nodes.

Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management