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Spider mapping, sometimes called a semantic map, is a graphic organizer or concept map that can be used for brainstorming ideas, aspects, and thoughts typically on a single theme or topic. It is used to sort and evaluate multiple ideas and to show relationships between ideas.^[1]^[2] It gets its name because the central concept with ideas branching out appears similar to a spider or spiderweb.^[3]^[4] It is typically used when planning to write stories or papers, and in research brainstorming.

Parts

The main idea starts in the center; concepts such as sub-ideas, views, support for or against, or major conflicts stem off of it. Other concepts may branch off of these throughout the process of mapping out ideas. There are many types of charts one can use;^[5] spider mapping is common and simple to use, with little planning required.^[6]

Aside from the main point, the sub-stems hold the important ideas, people, and views, conflicts to the main character or idea. They may include many sub-characters, minor characters, play comic relief, supporting roles, weaker conflict, or thought-provoking roles.

Planning

A spider map is a planning tool; however, additional planning is needed before and after as not every idea can be turned into a story. There can many steps to take before or after creating a spider map; one is outlining.

Benefits

Normally, one draws the chart out. Getting ideas on paper is the starting point; when the ideas are put down on paper, they are out of the writer's head, giving one the opportunity to think of how characters or ideas link together, what the conflict is, or what plot twists could make the story or idea more successful.

References

^ Switalski, Laura B. (May 2003). Evaluating and Organizing Thinking Tools in Relationship to the CPS Framework (Thesis). Buffalo State College.
^ "2.3 Spider diagrams". The Open University. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
^ Alger, Sarah Jane (2018). "2018 Quality Initiative Report Appendix: How to Make a Concept Map" (PDF). University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
^ "Spider Map" (PDF). West Virginia Department of Education. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
^ "Spider Diagrams". Enchanted Learning. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
^ Varghese, Thomas (2009). "Concept Maps to Assess Student Teachers' Understanding of Mathematical Proof" (PDF). The Mathematics Educator. 12 (1): 60–61.

All, Anita; Huycke, Larae I.; Fisher, Mark J. (November 1, 2003). "Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS". Nursing Education Perspectives. 24 (6).

[1] Switalski, Laura B. (May 2003). Evaluating and Organizing Thinking Tools in Relationship to the CPS Framework (Thesis). Buffalo State College.

[2] "2.3 Spider diagrams". The Open University. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

[3] Alger, Sarah Jane (2018). "2018 Quality Initiative Report Appendix: How to Make a Concept Map" (PDF). University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

[4] "Spider Map" (PDF). West Virginia Department of Education. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

[5] "Spider Diagrams". Enchanted Learning. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

[6] Varghese, Thomas (2009). "Concept Maps to Assess Student Teachers' Understanding of Mathematical Proof" (PDF). The Mathematics Educator. 12 (1): 60–61.

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-'''Spider mapping''' which is sometimes called Semantic map is a graphic organizer that can be used for brainstorming ideas, aspects, and thoughts of normally a single theme or topic. It gets its name because of the way it looks when drawn out. Typically done for writing stories, papers, and research brainstorming.
+'''Spider mapping''', sometimes called a semantic map, is a graphic organizer or [[concept map]] that can be used for [[brainstorming]] ideas, aspects, and thoughts typically on a single theme or topic. It is used to sort and evaluate multiple ideas and to show relationships between ideas.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Switalski |first=Laura B. |title=Evaluating and Organizing Thinking Tools in Relationship to the CPS Framework |date=May 2003 |publisher=[[Buffalo State College]] |url=https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1031&context=creativeprojects}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2.3 Spider diagrams |url=https://www.open.edu/openlearn/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=18467&section=2.3 |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[The Open University]]}}</ref> It gets its name because the central concept with ideas branching out appears similar to a spider or spiderweb.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alger |first=Sarah Jane |date=2018 |title=2018 Quality Initiative Report Appendix: How to Make a Concept Map |url=https://www3.uwsp.edu/acadaff/2018%20Quality%20Initiative%20Report%20Appendix/Appendix%2014%20-%20Material%20from%20November%2017%202017.pdf |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spider Map |url=https://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/GraphicOrganizersSpider.pdf |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[West Virginia Department of Education]]}}</ref> It is typically used when planning to write stories or papers, and in research brainstorming.
-==Main idea==
+== Parts ==
-the main idea starts in the center, or where ever you choose to place it; sub ideas, views, support for or against, major conflicts and so on stem off of it and they also get stemmed off of throughout the process of mapping out ideas. There are many types of charts<ref>Enchanted learning http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/spider/</ref> one can use, spider mapping is the most common.
+The main idea starts in the center; concepts such as sub-ideas, views, support for or against, or major conflicts stem off of it. Other concepts may branch off of these throughout the process of mapping out ideas. There are many types of charts one can use;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spider Diagrams |url=https://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/spider/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Enchanted Learning}}</ref> spider mapping is common and simple to use, with little planning required.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Varghese |first=Thomas |date=2009 |title=Concept Maps to Assess Student Teachers' Understanding of Mathematical Proof |url=https://staff-old.najah.edu/sites/default/files/Concept%20maps%20to%20assess%20student%20teachers%20understanding%20of%20mathematical%20proof.pdf |journal=[[The Mathematics Educator]] |volume=12 |issue=1 |pages=60-61}}</ref>
-===conflict===
-Conflicts have a power over humans, most successful stories have some sort of conflict<ref>Narrative on conflict. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_ (narrative)</ref>; most of the time a major one. There is a fine line between taking a conflict too far, however most think the same with adding in additional conflicts after one has been settled.
-===How to plan it===
-A spider map is a planning tool however additional planning is needed before and after, not every idea can be turned into a story or something writing worthy. There can many steps to take before or after creating a spider map; one is outlining. <ref> Creating a plot outline. http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html</ref>.<ref>Getting started: outlining. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_outline.htm </ref>
-===How it helps===
-Normally one would draw these charts out, getting ideas on paper is the best first start and when it on paper it out of your head and you can think of how characters or ideas link together, what the conflict is, what plot twists could make to story or idea more successful.
-==Sub categories==
-Aside from the main point the sub stems hold the important ideas, people, and views, conflicts to the main character or idea. Many sub characters; Minor characters<ref>what is a Minor character. http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/what-is-a-minor-character-understanding-the-minor-characters-role</ref> play comic relief, supporting, weaker conflict, thought provoking roles.
+Aside from the main point, the sub-stems hold the important ideas, people, and views, conflicts to the main character or idea. They may include many sub-characters, minor characters, play comic relief, supporting roles, weaker conflict, or thought-provoking roles.
-==external links==
-ANITA C. ALL, LARAE I. HUYCKE, and MARK J. FISHER (2003) Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS. Nursing Education Perspectives: November 2003, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp. 311-317. L, LARAE I. HUYCKE, and MARK J. FISHER (2003) Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS. Nursing Education Perspectives: November 2003, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp. 311-317.
-http://nlnjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1043/1094-2831(2003)024%3C0311:ITFNEC%3E2.0.CO%3B2
+== Planning ==
-Posts from writers (experienced and novice)
+A spider map is a [[planning]] tool; however, additional planning is needed before and after as not every idea can be turned into a story. There can many steps to take before or after creating a spider map; one is [[Outline (list)|outlining]].
-http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210288
-==references==
+== Benefits ==
+Normally, one draws the chart out. Getting ideas on paper is the starting point; when the ideas are put down on paper, they are out of the writer's head, giving one the opportunity to think of how characters or ideas link together, what the conflict is, or what plot twists could make the story or idea more successful.
+==See also==
+* [[Mind map]]
+== References ==
 {{reflist}}
+* {{Cite journal |last=All |first=Anita |last2=Huycke |first2=Larae I. |last3=Fisher |first3=Mark J. |date=November 1, 2003 |title=Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS |journal=Nursing Education Perspectives |volume=24 |issue=6}}
+[[Category:Problem solving methods]]
+[[Category:Diagrams]]