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6 Organizing Knowledge-Thianti Sylviningrum
6 Organizing Knowledge-Thianti Sylviningrum
Knowledge
Thianti Sylviningrum
“organize facts and thoughts” in a map format containing a “central image, main themes
radiating from the central image, branches with key images and key words, plus branches
forming a connected nodal structure”
Advantages of applying mind mapping technique
Preparing notes from textbooks.
The Buzan mind map principles are easy and interesting to follow
It is economical.
Buzan mind maps involve the use of both left and right brain.
It is among the easiest and most famous thinking tool.
Students are able to memorize better
medical students :
a. being able to integrate and connect various pieces of information
that pertain to a clinical case (developing understanding)
b. the student needs to decide the best course to take based on
that information (taking action)
The Key Characteristics of a Concept Map
Nodes
Nodes are the circles or the boxes that are used to represent a concept or an
idea. These may vary in size, according to their hierarchy on the map; for exam
ple, more general nodes at the top of the map may be bigger than the more
specific nodes that follow them.
Cross-Links
Concept maps consist of concepts in different domains. And the relation
ships between these different domains of knowledge are
shown with cross-links.
Linking Words
Or linking phrases if it contains more than a word. These describe the type
of relationship between the two concepts and appear on the line
connecting them
The Key Characteristics of a Concept Map
Hierarchical Structure
Usually, concept maps are organized hierarchically. This means
the most general and inclusive concepts are placed at the top of
the map. Those that are more specific are positioned below them.
Accordingly, hierarchical concept maps are read from top to bottom.
Propositional Structure
A concept map illustrates a set of meaningful propositions about a
topic.
Every two concepts (in some cases more than two,) along with the
linking phrases, form a meaningful sentence, otherwise known as
a proposition.
How to Draw a Concept Map
Step 1: Pick a Topic
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