baj23_GIS

    What's important in a map?      Maps play an important role in presenting information. Maps has many parts that come together to present/ represent the data within the map. Some parts of a map are the Title, North Arrow (orientation), Scale Bar, Data Source (citing source), and a Legend (to identify symbology and map features).  Good Map Designs     Good map designs always has a Title to them. Sub-titles can be used to elaborate or close in on the topic of the map to help direct the reader's attention to the map details. In the map below, the designer provided a nice Title, but utilized subtitles and short summary to give the readers clarity to what the map wants to present to it's audience. Another important aspect of a good designed map is map layout. This map maintain a balanced presentation with clear borderlines and placed in strategic positions that didn't distract the reader from the main map.  Poorly Design Map       One main factor to a poorly designed map

  Hi guys,  My name is Brittany and I am a graduate student in the GIS Administration program. I graduated with a degree in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Field Methodology and Field Ecology. I was introduced to GIS during my undergraduate courses and after graduation, I obtained a GIS certification and wanted to seek a career in the GIS field. I currently work in food service, but I aspire to work for a state or federal agency just like my parents did.  I live with 3 other girls who were apartment-mates during my college days and we are the best of friends and enjoy the fun times in our apartment. A fun fact about me is my passion for hot tea. I am a fan of traditional green, black and white teas and it relates to my origins from China and Chinese culture.  I was adopted by my parents who are also Chinese and raised me as their own. I have an adopted brother but we are so close to each other that we don't notice any difference. Check out my story through my link to