Concept Maps were introduced by Cornell Professor Joseph Novak as a way to assess children's understanding of science with graphical tools to organize and represent knowledge (Novak & Gowin, 1984). Since then, they have been widely used and tested as pedagogical tools at all educational levels and in many different subject matters. Like other types of graphic organizers, they can be an effective tool in brainstorming, and are often used that way. For many learners, visualizing how to connect ideas in a written text can increase coherence and cohesiveness. Concept Maps have been shown to positively impact learners’ abilities integrate facts into written thoughts and apply them in a variety of situations. These are important skills for academic writing. In this session, we will review different ways to use concept maps and share feedback from my own EAP students.