Checklist for Concept Maps

Concepts

• Main concept is easily identified, either by use of a larger font, a graphic or other means of emphasis.
• Author's perception of domain is accurate.
• All major concepts that are relevant to the main concept of the topic have been included and represented as such.
• All important sub-concepts have been included and represented as such.
• All concepts are succinctly presented with a minimum of text.
• Concepts are well organized in a logical manner.

Links

• All the relevant concepts are linked logically.
• All links show the correct and meaningful relationships between each connected concept, and have defensible directions.
• All connections are labeled.
• Labels accurately describe the relationship between concepts.
• All links are established in the most economical way possible, without becoming too general in nature.

Mechanics

• Uses correct spelling and grammar throughout the map.

Design (incase you present your concept map to an audience)

• Text is clear and easy to read; font is neither too small nor too large.
• Amount of text is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Color is effectively used for emphasis and increased comprehension.
• Graphics are used only when necessary to increase comprehension.

Overall

• The concept map is clear, legible, and focused.
• Concepts reflect the essential information about the topic.
• Information is clear, accurate, and well organized.
• Content is logically arranged on the page to facilitate comprehension.
• The concept map shows evidence of what you have learned about the topic.