Table of Contents
Definition of Information Maps................. 1
Information Maps Characteristics............... 1
Maps of Concepts......................... 2
Maps of Structures....................... 3
Maps of Processes........................ 4
Maps of Procedures....................... 5
Classification Maps...................... 7
Facts Information Maps................... 8
Proofs Information Maps.................. 8
Other Types of Maps...................... 9
Information Blocks...................... 10
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
Index
Other Types of Maps........................ 9
Analogy 2
Attributes 2
Block diagram........................... 4,
6
Cause‑effect table......................... 4
Cause/Effect Table......................... 6
Check list 6
Checklists 5
Chronological.............................. 9
Classification list........................ 7
Classification Maps........................ 7
Classification sheet....................... 7
Classification table....................... 7
Classification tree........................ 7
Comment 2
Concept map 2
Contrast 2
Cycle chart 4,
6
Decision procedures........................ 6
Decision table............................. 6
Definition 2
Description 2
Diagram 2
Difficulty level........................... 2
Evaluation 9
Feedback Questions......................... 9
Flow charts 5
Implication 9
Information Blocks......................... 1
Information Maps
Characteristics
of................... 1
Definition
of Information Maps....... 1
Name of.............................. 1
Number
of............................ 1
Parts
of Information Maps............ 1
Input‑output table......................... 4
Input/Output Table......................... 6
Intended Users............................. 9
Learning Advice............................ 9
Linear procedures.......................... 6
Objectives 9
Ordering principles for Classification Maps 7
Outline 7
Parts Table 3
Parts‑function table....................... 4
Parts/Function Table....................... 6
PERT chart 4
Prerequisite information................... 2
Preview.... 9
Stage table 4,
6
State table 4,
6
Summary/Review............................. 9
Table of Contents.......................... 9
Theorem ............................... 2
Time it Takes.............................. 9
WHIF chart 4,
6
Worksheets 5
