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Conceptual diagrams A tool for effec5ve science communica5on
Alexandra Fries
October 2013
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con·∙cept /ˈkänsept/ Noun: Something conceived in the mind
(Webster’s 3rd Dic>onary, 1986)
di·∙a·∙gram /ˈdīəˌgram/ Noun: A drawing that shows rela>ons
(Webster’s 3rd Dic>onary, 1986)
conceptual diagram A diagram using symbols that depicts the essen>al aMributes of a system
What are conceptual diagrams?
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Conceptual diagrams provide synthesis, visualiza5on, and context
Priorities & environmental
values
Credibility & support
Commitment & resources
Community Science
Current understanding
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Diagrams can integrate and synthesize scien5fic data
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Diagrams can integrate and synthesize scien5fic data
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Good conceptual diagrams synthesize and present informa5on clearly
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• Help to clarify thinking
• Aid communica>on
• Can iden>fy data gaps, management priori>es, or key features and threats
What makes conceptual diagrams so effec5ve?
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Conceptual diagrams can illustrate complex processes
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Conceptual diagrams can describe processes at different scales
cen>meters meters
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Conceptual diagrams can communicate ecosystem rela5onships
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Cave pain>ng
Symbols depict unequivocal messages
Darwin’s diagram
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• Symbols are used and iden>fied all over the world: mathema>cs , weather , music , religion , corporate branding , signage , and organiza>ons .
Symbols are language independent and universal
• Symbols can represent something tangible
• Symbols can represent something invisible or intangible
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IAN’s symbol libraries are a key tool for scien5sts and managers
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Size, shape, color, and posi5on of symbols conveys informa5on
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• Map legend (below) versus conceptual diagram legend
Symbols can be explained in a legend
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Diagrams are an interface between scien5sts, government, and the community
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Diagrams can be produced in real 5me to create a shared vision
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Diagrams can be produced in real 5me to synthesize key messages
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Diagrams can be produced in real 5me to synthesize key messages
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How can conceptual diagrams be used? Research Synthesis
Monitoring Management
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Conceptual diagrams can be used in graphs
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Include close-‐ups to see greater detail
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Can be incorporated into photographs
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Can show cumula5ve impacts
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Wrap up and review
• You can quickly and effec>vely sketch complex scien>fic concepts • No ar>s>c talent is needed – click and drag our symbols • DraZ and revise… and revise some more • Obtain stakeholder input and feedback