Exercise 2: Static Local/Global map

Exercise 2: Static Local/Global map#

In this exercise you can choose from two data options to create a static local or global map, as practiced during the tutorial:

  • Choose another PPGIS dataset from this repository and explore it using appropriate visualization methods.

  • Use the global powerplants data and make a global map. Use the appropriate visulization method for your map to explore interesting aspects of the data.

The main point of this exercise is to make a correct and beautiful map so you do not necessarily need to do a lot of analysis on the data. Use what you have learned during the lecture and discussion session and implement the ideas in your map.

When making the map, keep the following points in mind:

  • Good choice of colors

  • Visual hierarchy

  • Use of suitable projection

  • Use of map elements which are necessary for the map

  • Map layout

What to return?#

In addition to your map, include a short (half a page) reflection of what you learned from this week’s lecture and discussion and how these were taken into consideration in your map. Include a short justification of the important decisions you make in your map making (such as projection, color choices, inclusion of elements, etc). Briefly describe what your map reveals and how your cartographic choices have affected that.

Remember to mention the method you have used for map making (Python (including used libraries), or QGIS).

Grading reference: (Total Points: 10)

Criteria

Points

Description

Map Quality

5

Overall aesthetics, accuracy, and effectiveness of the map.

Weekly Learning

3

Understanding and application of the concepts discussed during the week’s lectures.

Cartographic Reflection

2

Quality of the written reflection on cartographic choices, including justification of decisions.

Submission#

Submit your exercise as a single pdf file to Moodle. There is no need to submit the Python code.

Deadline: Tuesday 21.5.2024

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