Concept Maps

Introduction to Concept Maps

Definition: Concept maps offer a method to represent information visually. There are a variety of such maps.

Purpose: Concept maps harness the power of our vision to understand complex information "at-a-glance." The primary function of the brain is to interpret incoming information to make meaning. It is easier for the brain to make meaning when information is presented in visual formats. This is why a picture is worth a thousand words. It is essential to your studies and career that you can handle complex information; concept maps offer one method to do this.

Practical applications in your courses:

• Handy way to take notes during lecture.
• Excellent aids to group brainstorming.
• Planning your studies and career.
• Providing graphics for your presentations and term papers
• A way to outline your term papers and presentations.
• Refine your creative and critical thinking.

Making Your Own Concept Maps:
We present here some resources for getting started on making you own concept maps.

• Tips on Making Your Own Concept Maps.
• Kinds of Concept Maps.
• Concept Map Bank.