Assign. #6

ASSIGNMENT #6: NEIGHBORHOOD MAP
DUE NOVEMBER 22nd @ 11:59 uploaded to Blackboard   |   10 pts (10% of total grade)

In Weeks 11-12 we learned about spatial data and how to map it using QGIS. For this assignment you will get to map some data specific to your neighborhood area.

To create this map, refer to the videos and handouts from the in-class activities in Weeks 11 and 12 and do the following:

1) Retrieve and prepare spatial data for your study neighborhood (or it’s approximate area) by choosing from one of the datasets provided to the class and filtering for you area.

2) Map your data in QGIS using the handout as a guide. Be sure to:
a. Edit titles, labels, scales etc. to convey the information fully and clearly.
b. Think about color and consider what your map would look like if printed in greyscale (e.g. red       and dark blue will both look like black).

3) Write a brief summary (~100 words) explaining what you learned from your map.

4) Combine your summary and map into a Word doc. Be sure to include:
a. Your name and neighborhood area.
b. A caption under your map citing the source.

 

Please upload a Word doc of your assignment to the appropriate place on Blackboard.

 

Neighborhood Map Rubric

Points
7-10
  •  All parts of the assignment were completed.
  • The map has minor or no errors/typos and makes sense.
  • The summary somewhat to very accurately explains the map.
4-6
  • All parts of the assignment were completed.
  • The map has several and/or major errors/typos and may be hard to understand AND/OR
  • The summary doesn’t accurately explain the map.
2-3
  • The assignment is mostly incomplete AND/OR
  • The map has several and/or major errors/typos and is very hard to understand/confusing AND/OR
  • The summary is or inadequate.
0-1 Did not do assignment, barely did assignment.
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