Score concept maps with a rubric built from your own notes
DeckOwl turns your PDFs, notes, or photos of pages into an editable, explorable mind map, so you can check it against the criteria your instructor gave you.
Why a sample rubric is only a starting point
A concept map rubric sample shows what a strong map looks like, but ready-made versions rarely match your reading or your instructor's expectations. DeckOwl builds a mind map from your own PDFs, notes, or photos of pages, so the structure reflects the material you were assigned.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page
- Get an editable mind map you can reshape around rubric criteria
- Explore branches to spot missing concepts and weak links
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. The map reflects your readings, not a generic template.
Editable and explorable
Rearrange branches, add cross-links, and expand or collapse sections so the structure matches your rubric.
Study in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations per month with no credit card needed. Exports to PDF or DOCX are part of the Plus plan.
How it works
Upload your source
Add the chapter, lecture slides, or notes the concept map should cover.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl pulls out the main concepts and arranges them into branches you can edit.
Check it against the rubric
Compare the map with your criteria for accuracy, linking words, hierarchy, and completeness, then revise.
Most rubrics score accuracy, the labeled links between concepts, the order from general ideas to specific examples, and whether key terms are present. Because the generated map is editable, you can compare it with your draft, fill the gaps, and tighten the relationships before you submit.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a concept map rubric score?
Most rubrics score the accuracy of each concept, the clarity of linking phrases, the hierarchy from general to specific ideas, and completeness. Ask your instructor which criteria carry the most points.
How many concepts belong in a concept map?
There is no fixed number. The right count depends on the length and density of the source, so include the key ideas your reading actually develops rather than aiming for a set target.
Can I export a generated mind map?
Exports to PDF and DOCX are Plus features, so the free plan keeps maps in the browser. Plus starts at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, with a 40% student discount using a school email.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card.
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