a visual representation that shows relationships vetween and /or among ideas. Helpful tools for brainstorming
Venndiagram
This is used to compare and contrast ideas and events. The diagram uses two or more overlapping circles to show similar and different attributes.
Network tree
Used to represent hierarchy, classification, and branching. It is useful in showing relationships of scientific categories, family trees, even lineages.
Spider map
Also known as semantic map. Used to investigate and enumerate various aspects of the central idea, which could be a concept, topic, or theme.
Problem solution map
Used to display nature of the problem and how it can be solved. It usually contains the problem description, causes and effects, and logical solutions
Timeline
Used to show chronological orders of events through a long bar labeled with dates and specific events
Plot diagram
Used to map events in a story, making it easier to analyze the major parts of the plot
Fishbone map
Used to better understand the casual relationship of a complex phenomenon. Identify reasons why something exists/ happens
Cycle
Used to describe how a series of events interact to produce a set of results repeatedly
Persuasionmap
Used to map out arguments and evidence that prove a viewpoint. This is useful when processing persuasive or argumentative texts
Outline
An organized tool created to identify the main and supporting points of a text to be written
