How To Make a Concept Map

1 List the key concepts. Look over your textbook or notes and isolate a key concept. Write the most important ideas related to the concept on a sheet of paper. Include relevant terms, proper names, dates and details in the list. Limit each item on the list to three words in the interest of saving space on the concept map.

2 Arrange the concepts in order of importance. Write the main concept at the top of a separate sheet of paper. Jot down specific elements across the bottom of the paper. Write the supporting details throughout the middle of the paper.3 Frame each concept. Use a pencil to draw a circle or square around each concept.

4 Connect the concepts. Draw lines between the concept circles. Add words that explain the relationships between the concepts. Use verbs, verb phrases or prepositions to describe how the concepts are related.

5 Review the concept map. Check the concept map for accuracy. Fix errors and delete any redundancies. Add missing concepts to the map.

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