using concept maps to represent a knowledge domain
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Using Concept Maps to Represent a Knowledge Domain
What is a Concept Map?
A graphical tool for organizing and representing knowledge
Includes concepts (boxes or circles) and the relationships
between concepts (connecting lines)
Relationships between concepts are expressed as propositional
statements
What is a Concept Map?
Propositions are statements about some naturally occurring (or constructed) object or event
Propositions form a meaningful statement about the connection
between two conceptsConcept maps are intended to be read hierarchically – from top to
bottom, with more general concepts toward the top
Our Organizational Learning CMap
Permissions to work on the Cmap use your VCU eID and the shared password, adlt623
Be sure to save any additions you make to our map before you exit the software
Look for Organizational Learning 2011 folder under “Public Cmaps” and “Virginia Commonwealth
University” in the large folder database
Can save to a jump drive so your work is portable
Download the software so you can add resources from home
Download Cmap at http://cmap.ihmc.us/download/
Notes:
You do not need to make a donation to support Cmap
Choose the download for your computer operating system