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Knowledge Visualization

Knowledge Visualization

Martin J. Eppler, Remo A. Burkhard
Copyright: © 2006 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781591405733|ISBN10: 1591405734|EISBN13: 9781591405740
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-573-3.ch072
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Eppler, Martin J., and Remo A. Burkhard. "Knowledge Visualization." Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management, edited by David Schwartz, IGI Global, 2006, pp. 551-560. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-573-3.ch072

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Eppler, M. J. & Burkhard, R. A. (2006). Knowledge Visualization. In D. Schwartz (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management (pp. 551-560). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-573-3.ch072

Chicago

Eppler, Martin J., and Remo A. Burkhard. "Knowledge Visualization." In Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management, edited by David Schwartz, 551-560. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2006. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-573-3.ch072

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Abstract

Making knowledge visible so that it can be better accessed, discussed, valued, or generally managed is a longstanding objective in knowledge management (see Sparrow, 1998). Knowledge maps, knowledge cartographies, or knowledge landscapes are often heard terms that are nevertheless rarely defined, described, or demonstrated. In this article, we review the state of the art in the area of knowledge visualization, and describe its background and perspectives. We define the concept and differentiate it from other approaches, such as information visualization or visual communication. Core knowledge visualization types, such as conceptual diagrams or visual metaphors, are distinguished, and examples of their application in business are shown and discussed. Implications for research and practice are summarized, and future trends in this domain are outlined.

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