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Conceptual  diagrams  A  tool  for  effec5ve  science  communica5on  

Alexandra  Fries  

October  2013    

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?  

Conceptual  diagrams  provide  synthesis,  visualiza5on,  and  context  

Priorities & environmental

values

Credibility & support

Commitment & resources

Community Science

Current understanding

Diagrams  can  integrate  and  synthesize  scien5fic  data  

Diagrams  can  integrate  and  synthesize  scien5fic  data  

Good  conceptual  diagrams  synthesize  and  present  informa5on  clearly  

•  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?  

Conceptual  diagrams  can  illustrate  complex  processes  

Conceptual  diagrams  can  describe  processes  at  different  scales  

cen>meters  meters  

Conceptual  diagrams  can  communicate  ecosystem  rela5onships  

Cave  pain>ng  

Symbols  depict  unequivocal  messages  

Darwin’s  diagram  

•  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  

IAN’s  symbol  libraries  are  a  key  tool  for  scien5sts  and  managers  

Size,  shape,  color,  and  posi5on  of  symbols  conveys  informa5on    

•  Map  legend  (below)  versus  conceptual  diagram  legend  

Symbols  can  be  explained  in  a  legend  

Diagrams  are  an  interface  between  scien5sts,  government,  and  the  community  

Diagrams  can  be  produced  in  real  5me  to  create  a  shared  vision  

Diagrams  can  be  produced  in  real  5me  to  synthesize  key  messages  

Diagrams  can  be  produced  in  real  5me  to  synthesize  key  messages  

How  can  conceptual  diagrams  be  used?  Research   Synthesis  

Monitoring   Management  

Conceptual  diagrams  can  be  used  in  graphs  

Include  close-­‐ups  to  see  greater  detail  

Can  be  incorporated  into  photographs  

Can  show  cumula5ve  impacts  

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