title: Maps: understanding theory through the use of analogy.
abstract: When introducing the concepts associated with theory, nurse educators may encounter some anxiety on the part of students. Most people, however, have a lifetime of familiarity with the practical use of, and ideas about, maps. The author reviews what is commonly known about maps to promote a more practical grasp of the concepts of scientific theory.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Fontes
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009742:Nursing Theory; D012586:Science / Q000193:education*