Concept Map

You might create a more structured concept map to visually represent hierarchical connections and relationships you have noted among readings, theories, or processes.

For example, use:

circles, ovals and/or squares labeled, to signify general to specific concepts, theories, or themes

lines or arrows connecting all of these pieces to each other and/or to a topic or main arguments

Most important for deepening your understanding of the material is to place connector words on the lines or arrows to communicate the relationships between concepts (e.g., “is an example of”, or “is evidence for”).