❗ This workshop is in development and not yet complete. ❗
his workshop will provide an overview of how to create simple, static reference maps to accompany academic publications. We will use QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data.
This workshop is geared towards mapping novices. If you want to create a map that geographically contextualizes your study area, or have a project involving data with a spatial component you're eager to visualize, this workshop is for you. While making such maps on your own can feel daunting, this workshop will give you the confidence to:
- Decide what kind of map best conveys your research or contextualizes your study area;
- Find and download relevant spatial data;
- Load datasets into QGIS and style them as data layers;
- Compose a map that includes a title, scale bar, legend, and north arrow; and
- Export this map into formats compatible with print and digital publication.
Link to workshop: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-reference-mapping/
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
