Local Mapping Project Questions

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After reading the Local Mapping Project page, post one question that you have about the Local Mapping Project in a comment below.

Mapping Question

How do you want us to cite our research for this project?

Mapping Question

Does the map have to be centered on something in the Wilmington area, lost most of what you said (campus, local history, etc.), or can it be anywhere?

Map Question

Is there a specific way you would like our field research packet arranged? I'm confused about the distinction between the notes and commentary, and how to pull everything together into a polished format. Where do the notes and photos fit in?

Questions

What exactly do you mean by "... logically arranged to be assessable to other people." ?

Mapping Question

When will we begin the research for this project?

Map Project

Is everything due at once, or is the research packet and design plan due before the actual presentation?

Is the Design Plan due at the

Is the Design Plan due at the same time as the Field Research Packet?

design plan

Would you like us to turn in multiple drafts of the design plan to show our shifts to accommodate changes we encounter during project development?

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Do the postmortem questions need to be answered the day of the presentation? Or the next class meeting?

Map Project Question

Should our topics be targeted towards a general audience or personal interests?

question on local mapping

That Guy's picture

How practical should our subject be and can we have multiple subjects? Also are we limited to Wilmington or can we map away at our own discretion.

Local Mapping Project

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Is there a specific minimum or maximum size that our mapping area should cover or do we just need to make sure that it "describes at least five relevant sites?"

Mapping project question

Why are we using Google maps to create this project? Is it the best tool to do it or just easier than others?

Project Question

Will we be going over how to use some of the programs/software that will be used to complete this project?

Mapping Question

Will we have specific due dates for the different steps of our project?

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Since this project is transcending time lines, is it necessary to identify multiple locations for the same business/organization?

Mapping Question

Will we be learning how to make captions, graphics, as well as the layout and design of the map in class?

Mapping Question(s)

Does our map have to be based from Wilmington, or can it be from anywhere? Also, will we learn how to create a Google Map as a class?