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- | This is the most common complex image you will come across in your work. Again, context will also help you out a lot in your description. Below are the general guidelines for how to describe a map. | ||
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- | * Include the Name/Title of the Map and a Description of the Legend | ||
- | * It is not necessary to describe types of lines/ | ||
- | * Aim for clarity, even if detail is sacrificed. Focus on the information that is relevant in the greater context of the book. | ||
- | * Ask yourself: What is this Map telling the reader? Only describe what is necessary to convey the intended meaning of the map. This will vary. | ||
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- | Spatial relationships are very important in maps. The reader needs to know where they are and where they are going within the description. The most common way to break down a map is with the compass technique, but this also is dependent on context. If you have a map that has a central focus, then the clock technique might be better. You also might find it easier to use the quadrant method. Again, you may have to experiment as you are writing. Remember it has to walk the reader through the image, and be recreated based on the description alone. | ||
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- | See examples on [[public: | ||
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- | More tips on [[http:// | ||
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- | We also recommend checking out the DAISY webinars on the [[public: | ||
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- | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||