How To Make Concept Map 2019
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How to Make a Concept Map
Concept Map: A Concept Map can be used to:
• Map out the main ideas and key
A visual breakdown of the main
supporting details of a text
ideas and key supporting • Map out ideas for something you
details in a text. want to write
How to Draw a Concept Map:
1. Write down the name of the text (or 3. Draw boxes for supporting ideas.
concept) you want to map. 4. Draw more boxes for supporting details.
2. Draw a box for the main idea. 5. Draw arrows connecting the boxes.
Organization flows vertically in this example, but concept maps can be organized horizontally, or even
with the main idea in the center and supporting ideas and details surrounding it.
Tips:
• If the text has sub-headings or sections, refer to them to identify the supporting ideas. If not,
look for supporting ideas by identifying the main idea of each body paragraph.
• Key supporting details might consist of key facts, names, dates, concepts, arguments, or
examples.
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