How to Create a Concept Map Using the Following Terms
See how a list of key terms becomes a connected map of ideas, then build your own from your notes, a PDF or a topic.
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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).
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- 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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Build Your Map From Your Own Terms
Paste a term list or upload your notes, and get a connected concept map you can study and adapt.
Start From Your Term List
Type your terms or upload a file that contains them, and the AI places each one on the map.
Connected Branches Explained
Terms are grouped into branches with linking relationships, so you see how ideas relate.
Quiz and Export Next
Turn the finished map into a quiz, expand any node, or export it as PNG or PDF.
Create a Concept Map in Three Steps
Start with your list of terms, then let the AI organize and connect them for you.
- 1
Add Your Terms
Type the list of terms or upload the notes or PDF where they appear.
- 2
AI Connects the Terms
The AI groups related terms and labels how they link together in a map.
- 3
Study, Expand or Quiz
Edit links, expand weak nodes, then test yourself with a quiz or export the map.
Concept Map Using Key Terms: How It Works
To create a concept map using the following terms, first list the terms and identify the broadest idea. Place that idea at the top, then arrange narrower terms beneath it. Connect related terms with short linking phrases such as causes, includes or depends on, so each line shows a clear relationship.
- Broadest idea: the top node that all other terms support
- Core terms: the main concepts placed as first-level branches
- Linking phrases: short labels that describe how two terms relate
- Supporting details: examples and definitions placed on lower levels
Use the finished map to review relationships before a test or essay. Then create a personalized map with CogniGuide from your own term list or notes.
Concept Map Questions Answered
Common questions about building a map from a list of terms.
What is the first step in making a concept map from terms?
Find the most general term in your list. Place it at the top, then sort the remaining terms from broad to specific below it, so the hierarchy is clear before you add any links.
Do I have to use every term?
Usually yes, since the goal is to show how all the given terms relate. If a term does not fit, look at whether it needs a different parent node or a short linking phrase to connect it.
Which files can I use to create my map with CogniGuide?
You can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type your terms directly as a topic.
Is CogniGuide free to use for concept maps?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed, and you can turn the finished map into a quiz to test yourself.