本研究係根據Robinson（1995）所定義的地圖設計影響因素，選出比較具體可評估的因素，並依照本研究之需要做調整，選出地圖內容、視覺感知、符號設計、地圖配置和地圖簡括化五項地圖設計原則，組成本研究分析因素的主軸。研究者整理南一、翰林及康軒三版本各六冊國中社會教科書相同圖名的地圖，將其分類並以例子呈現說明國中社會教科書地圖設計之良窳情形。本研究旨在探討國中一、二、三年級社會教科書中，地圖的設計原則以及應用於教科書中的情形，以供教育相關人員意見與協助。

This study is based on Robinson's definition to analyze these maps in textbooks. The five principles of designing maps-map content, visual perception, symbol design, map layout, and map generalization are used in the study. By using these criterions, this study tries to examine the advantages and disadvantages of the current junior high school social studies textbooks. Researcher collects the same title's maps in Nan-I, Kang-Hsuan and Han-Lin version, and tries to classify these maps. Researcher uses these maps to analyze and explain the quality of maps in junior high school social studies textbooks. This study aims at discussing the principles and application of map design principles in junior high school social studies textbooks to provide opinions and suggestions for teachers.