There is no simple recipe or set of steps for building a concept map. When writing, be it a novel, a poem, or a research paper, each author has his or her own style. In the same way, people who have to make concept maps use different strategies for their construction. Some start by listing a set of concepts, others go directly to the placement of a root concept and start linking to other concepts in the same topic. In this document we present some steps you can take to build your first concept map that we have found useful. It is worth remembering that concept maps are very good for young people when studying. Given that The important thing is to capture the keywords.
Instructions for making a concept map
- Identify the keywords of the topic you are interested in.
- On the subject you are going to deal with, write everything important in a general way as well as the list of all the concepts and topics that are related on a large sheet of paper. Keep the concepts as concise as possible.
- Write the main theme in the center of the page.
- Take the other concepts identified in the brainstorm and connect them to the central concept. You can use other organization mechanisms, such as branches, arrows, or groups. The most important ideas should be placed closer to the center and the less important ones closer to the edge. Identify the relationship between concepts.
- Once the map is complete, look at all of your previous annotations, as well as your brainstorming, to see if the pieces fit together and make sense, and if anything is missing.
What do you need to make a concept map?
– Various papers.
– Phosphorescent.
– Syllabus.
Tips for making a concept map
– Do several readings before starting. 1st reading to know what the topic is about. 2nd reading to underline key words. 3rd reading to check that nothing important has been left out.
– Having several dirty papers.