Both a concept and a relation node can display a relationship between two or more concepts, however, the difference between the two lies in what results from the relationship. 
- If nothing new is produced, then it is a relation node. 
- If something new is produced or if the concepts have been modified in any way, then it is a concept node. 


Concept Nodes vs. Relation Nodes

- causal
- hierarchical 
- partitive
- temporal
- sequential
- semantic 
- dichotomous

Types of Relation Nodes

When proposing a relation node you will need to consider the type of relationship presented in the information that you are summarizing and then follow the steps in the "proposing a child node " procedures.


Proposing a Relation node

To add a relation node to the map, users will select the relation node to display that information. The title will introduce the relationship, and the content will expand on it.

Proposing Relation Child Nodes on 1Cademy

A relation node shows a relationship between two or more concepts. 

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

San Jose State University

- Concept
- Relation
- Question
- Code
- Reference
- Idea

Video: https://youtu.be/UD9kCb9LKWU

Types of Nodes on 1Cademy

A concept node displays a single concept and its definition. 
Video: https://youtu.be/stRxLxXVsGw

Concept Nodes on 1Cademy

Relation Nodes on 1Cademy

A code node displays a code snippet of a specified programming language. Video: https://youtu.be/C0r6W2gC_Wc

Code Nodes on 1Cademy

An idea node displays a user's original idea that is not adapted from any external source.

Idea Nodes on 1Cademy

A question node contains a user-generated multiple choice question that users can answer by directly selecting one or more options.

Question Nodes on 1Cademy

A reference node contains a single citation that references a source used to summarize information on 1Cademy.

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