Table 1 Geographic subject mind map drawing standards.
From: Fostering students’ geographical synthetic thinking using geographic subject mind maps
Primary Indicator | Secondary Indicator | Requirements (Ideal Standard) |
|---|---|---|
Q:Question | Q1 Question Description | Clearly, state the geographic question to be analysed |
F: Factor | F1 Factor Angle | Analyse the issue from a factor perspective based on the situation in the question. |
F2 Representation of Factor System | Analyse the issue systematically from the perspectives of natural and human factors in the situation in the question. | |
F3 Representation of Dominant Factors | Identify and list factors closely related to the problem, i.e., dominant factors, and analyse them based on this list. | |
F4 Connection between Factors and Regions | Place factor analysis in the corresponding regions, or use lines or other methods to connect factors with regions. | |
F5 Characterization of Factor interactions | If there is a relationship between factors, use unidirectional or bidirectional arrows (or brief text) to indicate factor interactions. | |
T: Time | T1 Static Time | Write down the time point(s) or static period(s) involved in the issue. |
T2 Expression of Temporal Changes in Geographical Phenomena or Influencing Factors | Determine whether geographic events or factors change over time in the problem; if not, just mention the time point, but if yes, use words/signs/timelines (nodes) to describe the changes. | |
S: Space | S1 Text of Regional Names | Write down the locations or regions involved in the geographic problem, phenomenon, or factor. |
S2 Indication of Multiple Regions | Determine whether the issue involves a single or multiple regions (consider whether dividing larger regions into smaller ones is necessary) and list all involved regions if there are multiple. | |
S3 Characterization of Regional Differentiation | If multiple regions are compared, recognize or analyse regional differences from the perspective of regional differentiation (the differences between factors in different regions). | |
S4 Representation of Intraregional Synthetic (Holistic) Characteristics | If it is necessary to analyse the integrity of the region, analyse and understand it from the perspective that factors are interacted to form a geo-environmental whole, and symbolize the whole formed by the synthesis of factors in the region. | |
Representation of Interregional Synthetic (Regional Connections) Characteristics | If regional connections need to be analysed, identify which factors are responsible for the connections between regions, list these factors, and indicate the connections using arrows. |
