Article Concept Map for Clear Reading and Notes
See how an article breaks into its thesis, sections, claims and evidence. Then upload your own article or PDF and CogniGuide builds the map for you.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why Map an Article with AI
Turn any article into a branching map you can read, check and quiz yourself on.
Map Your Own Article
Upload a PDF, Word file or text and get a map of its argument in minutes.
Follow the Argument
See the thesis, sections and evidence as connected branches you can expand.
Study From the Map
Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards to check what you remember.
How to Build an Article Concept Map
Three steps from a long article to a clear map of its argument.
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Add Your Article
Upload a PDF, Word file, text file or paste the article text.
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AI Builds the Map
The AI finds the thesis, sections, claims and evidence and links them.
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Study and Expand
Expand weak branches, export the map, or quiz yourself on the content.
Article Concept Map: Structure and Use
An article concept map is a diagram that shows how a piece of writing is built. It starts with the thesis, the main claim the author wants you to accept. From there it branches into the sections that support that claim, then into the claims, evidence and counterarguments inside each section. Mapping an article this way makes the logic visible, so you can see at a glance what the author argues and what proves it.
- Thesis: the central claim the whole article supports
- Sections: the main parts and how each one contributes
- Claims: the key assertions made within each section
- Evidence: data, quotes or examples used to support claims
- Counterarguments: objections the author addresses or leaves open
Use the map to review before a discussion, write a summary, or check an argument's weak points. To make a map from your own reading, upload the article to CogniGuide and get a personalized map in minutes.
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Article Concept Map Questions
Answers on how article maps work and how to make one.
What is the thesis in an article concept map?
The thesis is the main claim the author wants to prove. It sits at the top of the map, and every section and piece of evidence connects back to it. Finding it first makes the rest of the article easier to follow.
How is an article map different from a summary?
A summary restates the text in prose. A concept map shows relationships: which claims support the thesis, which evidence backs each claim, and where the author raises objections.
Which files can I use to make my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text, Markdown or image files. You can also type a topic or paste text directly into CogniGuide.
Can I turn my article map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz so you can test what you remember from the article. A free plan is available with 5 creations a week and no payment needed.