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POSC-108: China: Continuity and Change

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This guide will help you find evidence for your policy memo. Use the menu on the left to find suggested resources and starting points for your research.

Concept Mapping

A concept map is a visual organization/representation of knowledge. Concept mapping:

  • Uses free association
  • Aids in developing questions
  • Reveals themes and patterns
  • Helps identify gaps and connections

Concept maps can look very different! Here's an example of a concept map for a policy memo about urban migration issues:

concept map with details filled in about hukou registration system

 

Concept Mapping Handout