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-=======Maps=======+=======Maps: How to Write a Long Description=======
  
 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. 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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 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. 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.
  
-<note>Do not simply list places on a map. This removes all spatial information, and can be meaningless to the reader.</note>+<note>Do not simply list places on a map. This removes all spatial information, and can be meaningless to the reader. A list is often a good way organize complex images, but never simply list the pieces or labels in the image. When introducing a list, include where you are starting and in what direction the list goes (top to bottom, left to right, counterclockwise, etc.) 
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 +In your list can include the following: 
 +  * The name of the item/part/location you are describing 
 +  * The shape (not needed for maps) 
 +  * The location 
 +  * Proximity (i.e. spatial relationship to other items/parts/locations in the image) 
 +  * Colour (for science images) 
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 <note tip>Sometimes a meaningful list works, and other times paragraph breaks are enough. You will have to play with the modalities to see what works in the context of your make. The most important thing to remember is word choice and including spatial relationships. The reader should be able to move through the map with the description and know where they are going.</note> <note tip>Sometimes a meaningful list works, and other times paragraph breaks are enough. You will have to play with the modalities to see what works in the context of your make. The most important thing to remember is word choice and including spatial relationships. The reader should be able to move through the map with the description and know where they are going.</note>
  
-See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#maps|Samples of Alt Text: Maps]]+See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:maps|Samples of Alt Text: Maps]]
  
 More tips on [[http://4syllables.com.au/articles/text-alternatives-maps/|writing text descriptions for maps]]. More tips on [[http://4syllables.com.au/articles/text-alternatives-maps/|writing text descriptions for maps]].
  
 We also recommend checking out the DAISY webinars on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:resources|Resources page]]. We also recommend checking out the DAISY webinars on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:resources|Resources page]].
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 +<note tip>Go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:writing_tip_point_form|Writing Tip: Using Point Form Technique]] for a breakdown on how you can start the writing process</note>
  
 <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
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