Concept Mapping

For this method you need to reject the idea of an outline, or of paragraphs using sentences. Think in terms of key words or symbols that represent ideas and words. Usually, you write down the most important word or short phrase or symbol in the centre of your page and circle it. Post other important concepts and their words outside this circle linking them with lines and words to clarify their relationships. This map is your personal learning document and you can edit and add to it after the lecture. Some examples are presented hereunder.

Example 1: Concept mapping/mind mapping/spider mapping: History

Concept Mapping tool download available (free of charge!) from The Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.
This allows you to create concept maps on your computer. Example 3 below has been created using this software.

Example1 supplied by Muskingum college