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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 [[Storytelling|writing stories]], papers, and research brainstorming.
'''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 [[Storytelling|writing stories]], papers, and research brainstorming.


==Main idea==
== Main idea ==
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, 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.


===How to plan it===
=== 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>
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===
=== 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.
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==
== Subcategories ==
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. 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.


==References==
== References ==
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{{reflist}}


==External links==
== 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.&nbsp;311–317.
*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.&nbsp;311–317.
*L, LARAE I. HUYCKE, and MARK J. FISHER (2003) [http://nlnjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1043/1094-2831(2003)024%3C0311:ITFNEC%3E2.0.CO%3B2 Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS]. Nursing Education Perspectives: November 2003, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp.&nbsp;311–317.
*L, LARAE I. HUYCKE, and MARK J. FISHER (2003) [http://nlnjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1043/1094-2831(2003)024%3C0311:ITFNEC%3E2.0.CO%3B2 Instructional Tools for Nursing Education: CONCEPT MAPS]. Nursing Education Perspectives: November 2003, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp.&nbsp;311–317.
* [http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210288 Posts from writers (experienced and novice)]
* [http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210288 Posts from writers (experienced and novice)]




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Revision as of 21:32, 6 April 2015

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.

Main idea

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[1] one can use, spider mapping is the most common.

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.[2][3]

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.

Subcategories

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[4] play comic relief, supporting, weaker conflict, thought provoking roles.

References

  1. ^ Enchanted learning http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/spider/
  2. ^ Creating a plot outline. http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html
  3. ^ Getting started: outlining. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_outline.htm
  4. ^ what is a Minor character. http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/what-is-a-minor-character-understanding-the-minor-characters-role
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