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What are concept maps made of?

Concept maps are used to portray knowledge in terms of interconnected statements. For a broader introduction to concept maps, see Dr. Luckie's page on concept maps.

The building blocks to a C-TOOLS concept map are described below.

Words and phrases

A concept map is made of words and phrases.

Links between words and phrases

A concept map links together words and phrases.

Different kinds of words and phrases

A concept map consists of words and phrases that operate either as
	standalone concepts	or	links between concepts

Propositions

A concept word or phrase linked to a linking word or phrase linked to another concept word or phrase represents a proposition.

Hierarchy
A concept map organizes information into clusters based on the strength of their association. This clustering of information in a concept map presents a navigable hierarchy for both the maker and viewer of the concept map.

Cross-links
A concept map can also have cross-links which show how clusters of information (also called knowledge domains) relate to one another.