Information Mapping
Definition of Information Maps
Information Maps Characteristics
Maps of Concepts
Maps of Structures
Maps of Processes
Maps of Procedures
Classification Maps
Facts Information Maps
Proofs Information Maps
Other Types of Maps
Information Blocks
INFORMATION MAPS
Introduction
Definition of Information Maps: An information map is a set of blocks (called information blocks) about a limited topic.
Each information map is arranged hierarchically by scope or by sequence.
Parts of Information Maps:
Each information map has the following parts or blocks: A name and a number.
Name: The Map’s name may be a descriptive word, phrase or sentence regarding the subject matter of map.
Number: The map’s number designates where the map logically belongs within the document or data base.
Information Blocks:
Information blocks are the component parts of Information Maps. Blocks are labeled chunks of text or illustrations. Each information block has a label (for example: Definition, Example, Diagram).
Information Maps Characteristics:
Information Maps are unique: Each map has a unique identifier (e.g.: name and number)
Information Maps are comprehensive: Each map covers all of the information about limited topic.
Two basic types of information maps:
New content
Reinforced information (e.g., summaries)
Various functional types of information maps are concept maps, structure maps, process maps, procedure maps, classification maps, among others presented below.
Maps of Concepts
A concept map may be a:
technical term
generalization sentence
property sentence
rule sentence
relationship sentence
Many types of information blocks are associated with Concept Maps.
analogy
attributes
comment
contrast
definition
description
diagram
difficulty level
dimensions
example
generalization
introduction
name
notation
prerequisite information
reference to related maps
rule
synonym
theorem
use
Maps of Structures
A structure is a physical thing, or something which can be divided into parts which have boundaries.
Information Blocks associated with structures:
name of structure
meaning
function
parts and subparts
Parts Table
Diagram/Name
Part/Comment
Maps of Processes
A process is some structure changing through time.
To describe a process involves writing about what happens during successive stages of time.
Information Blocks Associated with processes
Name of process
Stage table
Parts‑function table
Cycle chart
Input‑output table
Cause‑effect table
Block diagram
PERT chart
WHIF chart
State table
Condition
Cause
Effect
Maps of Procedures
Description:
A Procedure Map consists of a set of steps to be performed to obtain some specified outcome, that is, a set of “how to’s.”
Definition: A procedure is a structured process involving specific steps.
Representation:
flow charts
lists of steps
worksheets
checklists
diagnostic or troubleshooting guides
Decision Table /DLT—Decision Logic Table
Definition of Decision Logic Table:
Method of arranging “if‑then” relationships in tabular format. One part describes circumstances or conditions that exists. The other side describes actions to be taken for each set of circumstances.
Example of DLT Table Headings:
Rule#/Conditions
(“if”)Condition/(“then”)Actions
Procedure Table
Definition:
Sequence of steps needed to complete a specified operation
Parts:
Step number
Procedure
PERT chart
Definition: a kind of sequence network which shows event sequences (represented by boxes) and event dependencies (represented by arrows)
Rules: No cycles are permitted
WHIF chart
Definition
A chart which presents a causal sequence in reverse order
Stage Table
State Table
Cycle Chart
Input/Output Table
Cause/Effect Table
Block Diagram
Parts/Function Table
Types of procedures
General procedures
Specific procedures
Linear procedures
Definition
sequentially performed procedures
require no decisions or branching to other steps
Decision procedures
Definition of decision procedures
procedure of type if‑then
“if” part describes conditions
“then” part describes action to be taken given
“if” condition exists
Parts of decision procedures
Conditions/Actions
Mixed procedures
Information Blocks associated with procedures
Name of procedure
Procedure table
flowchart
occasion for starting
when to stop
decision table
check list
work sheet
Classification Maps
Description of Classification Maps:
Sorting of things by concepts into categories by the use of one more criteria (sorting factors)
Information Blocks associated with Classification Maps:
classification tree
classification table
classification sheet
classification list
outline
Ordering principles for Classification Maps
known to unknown
simple to complex
general to specific
least important to most important
concrete to abstract
numerical order
ascending
descending
alphabetical
chronological
frequency
Facts Information Maps
Description of Facts Information Maps
Sentences about
things done
things that are or were in existence
events
conditions
presented without supporting evidence
Information Blocks associated with Facts Information Maps
Statement of fact
Proofs Information Maps
Description of Proofs Information Maps
Generally used in mathematical subjects for
more difficult theorems
Information Blocks associated with Proofs Information Maps
name of proof
assumptions
to prove
statement
reason
example
Other Types of Maps
Prerequisite
Chronological
Implication
Evaluation
Objectives
Preview
Summary/Review
Time it Takes
Learning Advice
Table of Contents
Intended Users
Feedback Questions
Information Blocks
Definition of Information Block: Smallest part of an information mapping analysis
Information Blocks consist of:
Label—For example: Definition
Body—The sentences, diagrams, illustrations that are part of subject
Relationships—Connections to other blocks, maps
Name Block Information Block
Definition: Tells subject of map
Rules for Name Block Information Block:
Every map must have a Name block
Every name must be unique
Should be no more than one complete sentence, or phrase or name
Types of Name Blocks Information Blocks:
Technical
Descriptive
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