Not easy to apply by novices; requires extensive trainingConcept maps tend to be idiosyncraticTime consuming evaluation through tutorsThe overall pattern does not necessarily assist memorabilityIdiosyncratic,hard to read for othersRepresents mostly hierarchic relationshipsCan be inconsistentCan become overlycomplex (loss of big picture)Rapid information provisionSystematic, proven approach to provide overviewEmphasizes relationships and connections among conceptsAbility to assess quality of concept map through evaluation rules