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Pictorial icons add meaning to map points and branches

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At least 3 dimensions af attributes can be mapped

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Information branches out to the smaller details http://www.gaia.org/images/Help/sitemap.jpg

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3D graphics simulate concept proximity

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Bubble diagrams show hierarhical relationships http://www.acq-ref.navy.mil/siteindx/sitemap1.html

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Always start with the centre core and link outwards

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Use the stars to navigate websites http://solar.physics.montana.edu/YPOP/Navigation/sitemap.html

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Document the information flows rather than the technical page links http://www.ucworks.com/sitemap.html

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