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<font size=5>Thematic Mapping and Cartographic Design</font>
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= Content=
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==Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization==
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*  Qualitative maps:  visual variables and cartographic symbols
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*  Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
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*  Mapping movement, change, and process
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*  Map composition and map symbolization
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*  Map design
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==Map Analysis Techniques==
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*  Map reading techniques
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*  Visualising statistical data
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= Readings =
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==Core Reading (<span style="color:red">Highly recommended</span>)==
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* [https://www.yaaka.cc/unit/the-concept-of-map-symbols/ The Concept of Map Symbols]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/proportional-symbols/ Proportional Symbols]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/choropleth/ Choropleth Maps]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/data/data-classification/ The Basics of Data Classification]
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==Additional Readings==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choropleth_map Choropleth map]
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* [https://gisgeography.com/choropleth-maps-data-classification/ Choropleth Maps – A Guide to Data Classification]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/multivariate/bivariate-choropleth/ Bivariate Choropleth]
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* [http://andywoodruff.com/blog/value-by-alpha-maps/ Value-by-alpha maps]
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* [https://blog.datawrapper.de/choroplethmaps/ What to consider when creating choropleth maps]
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* [https://www.directionsmag.com/article/3363 Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis]
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* [https://gisgeography.com/cartogram-maps/ Cartogram Maps: Data Visualization with Exaggeration]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartogram Cartogram]
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=QGIS methods=
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#symbology-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Symbology Properties]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#labels-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Labels Properties]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#diagrams-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Diagrams Properties] 
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#joins-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Joins Properties]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/print_composer/index.html# Laying out the maps]
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* [https://north-road.com/2018/01/23/exploring-reports-in-qgis-3-0-the-ultimate-guide/ Exploring Reports in QGIS 3.0 – the Ultimate Guide!]
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=General readings=
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* Cartography [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography]
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* Thematic Mapping [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_map]
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* GeoVisualization [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geovisualization]
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* Web mapping [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_mapping]
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*  Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis  [http://www.directionsmag.com/articles/choropleth-mapping-with-exploratory-data-analysis/123579]
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*  Take Care of your Choropleth Maps [http://vis4.net/blog/posts/choropleth-maps/]
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*  Map Design [http://www.geog.nau.edu/courses/rh83/pl431/workbook/MapDesign.PDF]
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*  Visual Variables [http://www.infovis-wiki.net/index.php?title=Visual_Variables]
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*  ColorBrewer [http://colorbrewer2.org/]
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*  Cartographic Text[http://www.cartography2.org/cartographic-text/]
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*  A Cartographic Data Model for Better Geographical Visualization based on Knowledge [http://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.isprs.org%2Fproceedings%2FXXXVII%2Fcongress%2F2_pdf%2F5_WG-II-5%2F01.pdf&rct=j&q=Visual%20Variables%20and%20Cartographic%20Symbols&ei=J-gfTcLPA4_QrQerhIzKCw&usg=AFQjCNG66yfVGWlyEFgA7I2TRQrvFC8h0A&sig2=3L4dZeqtGSPdDLHX1l5-Zw&cad=rja]
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== References ==
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Slocum, T., McMaster R., Kessler, F. and Howard, H. (2005) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
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Kraak, M-J & Ormeling, F. (2003) (2nd Edition) Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data. Pearson Education Limited, Essex, England.
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Monmonier, M. (1996) How to Lie with Maps, The University of Chicago Press, USA.
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==Examples You Should NOT Miss==
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Chloropleth Map Classification Systems [http://francisang.github.io/poverty/]

Latest revision as of 14:59, 23 September 2019

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About

Weekly Session

Take Home Exercises

GIS Project

Course Resourceshttps://wiki.smu.edu.sg/1920t1smt201/Lesson_Plan

 


Thematic Mapping and Cartographic Design

Content

Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization

  • Qualitative maps: visual variables and cartographic symbols
  • Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
  • Mapping movement, change, and process
  • Map composition and map symbolization
  • Map design

Map Analysis Techniques

  • Map reading techniques
  • Visualising statistical data


Readings

Core Reading (Highly recommended)


Additional Readings


QGIS methods


General readings

  • Cartography [1]
  • Thematic Mapping [2]
  • GeoVisualization [3]
  • Web mapping [4]
  • Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis [5]
  • Take Care of your Choropleth Maps [6]
  • Visual Variables [8]
  • ColorBrewer [9]
  • Cartographic Text[10]
  • A Cartographic Data Model for Better Geographical Visualization based on Knowledge [11]


References

Slocum, T., McMaster R., Kessler, F. and Howard, H. (2005) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Kraak, M-J & Ormeling, F. (2003) (2nd Edition) Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data. Pearson Education Limited, Essex, England.

Monmonier, M. (1996) How to Lie with Maps, The University of Chicago Press, USA.


Examples You Should NOT Miss

Chloropleth Map Classification Systems [12]

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