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Spidergrams, spidergraphs, spider diagrams and spider maps are all terms used to describe a mindmap-like hierarchical diagram. | Spidergrams, spidergraphs, spider diagrams and spider maps are all terms used to describe a mindmap-like hierarchical diagram. | ||
− | They | + | There is no authoritative definition of these terms, just common use from which a general description can be derived. |
+ | They do: | ||
+ | * Have a central topic, | ||
+ | * organize information in a pure hierarchy, | ||
+ | * have text on horizontal node lines | ||
+ | * typically employ long phrases, or sentences | ||
− | They | + | They rarely: |
+ | * use color, | ||
+ | * make much use of images, | ||
+ | * have one or two words nodes (unlike a Buzan mind map) | ||
==== Other uses of these terms ==== | ==== Other uses of these terms ==== | ||
"Spider diagram" has another (disputed) meaning in mathematics - see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_diagram| Wikipedia entry]. The term "spidergram" also has an alternative meaning in [http://instruct.uwo.ca/earth-sci/300b-001/spider.htm| geology]. | "Spider diagram" has another (disputed) meaning in mathematics - see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_diagram| Wikipedia entry]. The term "spidergram" also has an alternative meaning in [http://instruct.uwo.ca/earth-sci/300b-001/spider.htm| geology]. |
Revision as of 04:07, 6 November 2008
Spidergrams, spidergraphs, spider diagrams and spider maps are all terms used to describe a mindmap-like hierarchical diagram.
There is no authoritative definition of these terms, just common use from which a general description can be derived. They do:
- Have a central topic,
- organize information in a pure hierarchy,
- have text on horizontal node lines
- typically employ long phrases, or sentences
They rarely:
- use color,
- make much use of images,
- have one or two words nodes (unlike a Buzan mind map)
Other uses of these terms[edit]
“Spider diagram” has another (disputed) meaning in mathematics – see the Wikipedia entry. The term “spidergram” also has an alternative meaning in geology.