This map’s sense of purpose is to inform people on the process of the creation of a new moon. The title and the images lead me to that conclusion. The audience would probably be a science classroom, or anyone with an interest in gleaning the knowledge about the moon’s phases. The map might be seen on an overhead projector as a science teacher attempted to teach students about the phases of the moon and the cycle that it goes through. It uses a circular strategy and arrangement and a black background that complement the purpose, audience and context. The poster medium is effective, because of its versatility as a poster or an overhead, among other things. The strongest element of this data map is the circular design around the Earth to assist students in grasping the concept of the phases of the moon. Perhaps, the thing that needs to be improved most is the corner, where it says what causes the phases of the moon. I have no idea what you are trying to convey with that, or why it’s there.
Submitted by polkastripe on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 16:59.
1. The purpose of this data map is to inform people about the phases of the moon, as clearly stated.
2. The audience of this map would have to be anyone learning about moon phases, such as an astronomy student.
3. It could serve a good purpose as a quick reference poster in a lab or classroom, because most of the people who would be using this would be in a learning environment.
4. The strategy this map uses is how it shows where the moon is in relation to the earth at each of it's phases. It gives the maximum amount of information in the simplest format. The simple format gives this data map the ability to be a very powerful reference guide, making the context good in a lab or classroom environment. The information conveyed is clearly well suited for the purpose and audience of the data map.
5. The final medium would be a small poster, ready to be displayed in any area. This would suit the purpose and audience, since the poster could be hung in the classroom area.
6. The map is arranged showing the moon revolving around the earth, and showing the different phases of the moon as it is revolving around the earth. The arrangement is good in the sense that it shows where the moon is in relation to the earth in space.
7. The strongest element is the images used. It is clear at the first glimpse of the image that it is about the earth and the moon. It is very clear and does not take much deciphering.
8. The most improvement is needed at the top right of the data map, where it says "What causes the moon phases." It is evident that the creater was planning on putting something there. Once this part is done, the data map should be completely fine.
Sense of Purpose:
Clearly, this map’s purpose is to depict the cycles of the moon.
Audience:
The audience of this data map would most likely be students or people learning about the phases of the moon because of its directness and simplicity.
Context:
I would imagine seeing this as a poster in a elementary classroom or science lab. It might also be found in a presentation as a slide. However, it is not extremely informative or complex so I doubt it would be found in a scientific or professional presentation.
Strategies:
The strategies used in this data map are important to its purpose. If the purpose is to depict the phases of the moon in an aesthetically pleasing way, then the strategies are great. The simplicity of the map can help any reader understand how the moon progresses from one state to another. I assume the upper right hand corner will contain information concerning why the moon appears in those stages. That would be an interesting addition which would help to inform a reader of the phases of the moon.
Medium:
I can see this as a poster or perhaps a slide or overhead projection. It might also be found as a picture in a science book. This supports the purpose because any of those medium are informative sources. It also supports the audience might be students learning about the moon or the phases of the moon.
Arranged:
The arrangement is simple and easy to understand. The Earth is at the center while the moon orbits the Earth. This depicts a sort of reality (although not entirely) with this type of arrangement. It still supports the idea that this map is intended to teach students or those interested about the phases of the moon.
Strongest Element:
The strongest element is certainly the visual representation. Each phase of the moon has an associated picture of the moon. This is great for those of us who can’t tell the difference between a waning and waxing crescent!
Most improvement needed:
To me, the improvement comes in the form of information. Add some more informative aspects to the data map. I think the text box in the upper right is a blank attempt at that very thing. I would fill in the box with some information. Other than that, the map looks great!
Sense of Purpose: To inform those about the phases the moon goes through.
Audience: Those who are interested in knowing such information. Science students in a school might also find this useful.
Context: This type of information would most likely be provided in a classroom. This is due to the fact that this is something that they do teach in grade school, middle school, high school, and college.
Strategies: It is very easy to read, and you place emphasis on the moon rather than the Earth by using brightness of the Earth vs. the Moon. Arrows are showing the path that the moon makes, and its darker colors give it an “outer space” feel…if that makes sense. You also provide the names of each phase which is interesting. It shows how the moon would look in each phase as well.
Medium: Like most data maps, this is something that could be reviewed as a poster, in a book, or even online on some space or science related website.
Arrangement: It uses a circular pattern to show how the moon orbits the Earth. It suits its audience because it is very easy for those of all ages to be able to read.
Strongest Element: It would honestly be the simplicity of the message. The images show exactly what is happening.
Improvement: I would have to say that perhaps you could include the date range for each phase.
Submitted by InvisiblebiRON on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 17:26.
This map’s sense of purpose is to inform people on the process of the creation of a new moon. The title and the images lead me to that conclusion. The audience would probably be a science classroom, or anyone with an interest in gleaning the knowledge about the moon’s phases. The map might be seen on an overhead projector as a science teacher attempted to teach students about the phases of the moon and the cycle that it goes through. It uses a circular strategy and arrangement and a black background that complement the purpose, audience and context. The poster medium is effective, because of its versatility as a poster or an overhead, among other things. The strongest element of this data map is the circular design around the Earth to assist students in grasping the concept of the phases of the moon. Perhaps, the thing that needs to be improved most is the corner, where it says what causes the phases of the moon. I have no idea what you are trying to convey with that, or why it’s there.
Submitted by polkastripe on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 16:59.1. The purpose of this data map is to inform people about the phases of the moon, as clearly stated.
Submitted by rsethi on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 17:19.2. The audience of this map would have to be anyone learning about moon phases, such as an astronomy student.
3. It could serve a good purpose as a quick reference poster in a lab or classroom, because most of the people who would be using this would be in a learning environment.
4. The strategy this map uses is how it shows where the moon is in relation to the earth at each of it's phases. It gives the maximum amount of information in the simplest format. The simple format gives this data map the ability to be a very powerful reference guide, making the context good in a lab or classroom environment. The information conveyed is clearly well suited for the purpose and audience of the data map.
5. The final medium would be a small poster, ready to be displayed in any area. This would suit the purpose and audience, since the poster could be hung in the classroom area.
6. The map is arranged showing the moon revolving around the earth, and showing the different phases of the moon as it is revolving around the earth. The arrangement is good in the sense that it shows where the moon is in relation to the earth in space.
7. The strongest element is the images used. It is clear at the first glimpse of the image that it is about the earth and the moon. It is very clear and does not take much deciphering.
8. The most improvement is needed at the top right of the data map, where it says "What causes the moon phases." It is evident that the creater was planning on putting something there. Once this part is done, the data map should be completely fine.
Sense of Purpose:
Submitted by jdortiz on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 17:26.Clearly, this map’s purpose is to depict the cycles of the moon.
Audience:
The audience of this data map would most likely be students or people learning about the phases of the moon because of its directness and simplicity.
Context:
I would imagine seeing this as a poster in a elementary classroom or science lab. It might also be found in a presentation as a slide. However, it is not extremely informative or complex so I doubt it would be found in a scientific or professional presentation.
Strategies:
The strategies used in this data map are important to its purpose. If the purpose is to depict the phases of the moon in an aesthetically pleasing way, then the strategies are great. The simplicity of the map can help any reader understand how the moon progresses from one state to another. I assume the upper right hand corner will contain information concerning why the moon appears in those stages. That would be an interesting addition which would help to inform a reader of the phases of the moon.
Medium:
I can see this as a poster or perhaps a slide or overhead projection. It might also be found as a picture in a science book. This supports the purpose because any of those medium are informative sources. It also supports the audience might be students learning about the moon or the phases of the moon.
Arranged:
The arrangement is simple and easy to understand. The Earth is at the center while the moon orbits the Earth. This depicts a sort of reality (although not entirely) with this type of arrangement. It still supports the idea that this map is intended to teach students or those interested about the phases of the moon.
Strongest Element:
The strongest element is certainly the visual representation. Each phase of the moon has an associated picture of the moon. This is great for those of us who can’t tell the difference between a waning and waxing crescent!
Most improvement needed:
To me, the improvement comes in the form of information. Add some more informative aspects to the data map. I think the text box in the upper right is a blank attempt at that very thing. I would fill in the box with some information. Other than that, the map looks great!
Sense of Purpose: To inform those about the phases the moon goes through.
Audience: Those who are interested in knowing such information. Science students in a school might also find this useful.
Context: This type of information would most likely be provided in a classroom. This is due to the fact that this is something that they do teach in grade school, middle school, high school, and college.
Strategies: It is very easy to read, and you place emphasis on the moon rather than the Earth by using brightness of the Earth vs. the Moon. Arrows are showing the path that the moon makes, and its darker colors give it an “outer space” feel…if that makes sense. You also provide the names of each phase which is interesting. It shows how the moon would look in each phase as well.
Medium: Like most data maps, this is something that could be reviewed as a poster, in a book, or even online on some space or science related website.
Arrangement: It uses a circular pattern to show how the moon orbits the Earth. It suits its audience because it is very easy for those of all ages to be able to read.
Strongest Element: It would honestly be the simplicity of the message. The images show exactly what is happening.
Improvement: I would have to say that perhaps you could include the date range for each phase.
Submitted by InvisiblebiRON on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 17:26.