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A concept map is a tool for organizing information and visualizing connections between ideas. It is created by placing a main idea at the center and surrounding it with large topics and subtopics, connected by lines. Concept maps can be modified to suit individual needs and are useful whenever information organization is required.

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BuildingConceptMap1

A concept map is a tool for organizing information and visualizing connections between ideas. It is created by placing a main idea at the center and surrounding it with large topics and subtopics, connected by lines. Concept maps can be modified to suit individual needs and are useful whenever information organization is required.

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ianenmariska
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Building a Concept Map

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What is a concept map?
• A concept map is a technique used to
organize information or thoughts.

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Why create concept maps?
• Concept maps allow you to organize lots
of information into a form that is easily
understood.
• Concept maps allow you to visualize
connections within the information.
• Concept maps provide you a way to
organize your thoughts onto paper.

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When do I create a concept map?
• Whenever you need to organize
information - this can vary from person to
person.
• If you find concept maps useful, then use
them. If you find them confusing, modify
them so they become useful to you -
asking questions can help you with this
process.

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How do I create Concept Maps?
Step 1
– Start by placing your Main Idea in the
center circle or graphic.

Main Idea

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How do I create Concept Maps?
Step 2
– Make a list of all possible items you want to
include in your map.
– Highlight all of the Large Topics.
– Place the highlighted topics in circles around
the center circle or graphic.
– Draw lines to connect each of the Large
Topics to the center, Main Idea.

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Step 2 looks like this:
Large topic

Large topic

Main Idea

Large topic
Large topic

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How do I create Concept Maps?
Step 3
– List the Subtopics that are part of each Large
Topic.
– Place these Subtopics into the next set of
circles or graphics out from the Large Topic
they are related to.
– Draw lines to connect each of the Subtopics
to their Large Topic.

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Step 3 looks like this:

subtopics Large topic


Large topic subtopics

Main Idea

Large topic Large topic

subtopics
subtopics

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How do I create Concept Maps?
Step 4
– Check the connections on your map. If you
think something should be in a different place,
move it.
– Make sure you have at least two Subtopics for
every Large Topic listed!!

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What if I don’t get it?
• If you are having problems, try working in
reverse.
• Start with the most specific information
and divide it into broader topics until you
reach the center circle.
• If you are still having problems, ask for
assistance.

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