CSCC ArcGIS

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FINAL PROJECT – 300 POINTS

YOU MADE IT TO THE FINAL PROJECT!THE PROJECT IS INTENDED TO APPLY THE WEB MAPPING SKILLS YOU LEARNED IN EACH UNIT TO A TOPIC YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

Use the CSCC ArcGIS Online Organization to create a web map and web app about a topic of interest to you.If you need inspiration – com/products/maps-we-love“>http://www.esri.com/products/maps-we-love.

What to turn in:

  • Save your map, app, and all layers (named with your name, username, or initials) to your CSCC Organization account.
  • Answer sheet (provided below)

Final project Answer sheet

Project Title [5 points]:

Map purpose/goal [10 points]:

Background info (include sources):

  • What does your audience need to know before using your map?For example, before starting each lab, you learned relevant background information through required reading. [7.5 points]
  • Provide sources for information included in your answer sheet and for layers included in your map. [7.5 points]

Process

  • Add at least one layer publicly offered on ArcGIS Online.You are not limited to the CSCC organization.
    • Provide each layer name. [5 points]
    • Provide a brief description of each layer. [5 points]
    • Why did you decide to use each layer? [5 points]
  • Search for maps/apps related to your topic already publicly available on ArcGIS Online.You’re not limited to the CSCC organization.You do not have to use an existing map or app; you can create your own if you’d like.Either way, list and briefly discuss at least one map or app you found in your search.
    • Describe, in general, the maps you found. [5 points]
    • Did you decide to use an existing map as a starting point for your map?Explain your reasoning. [5 points]
  • Add at least one layer from file (data downloaded from a website to your own computer and then added to your map).
    • Provide each layer name. [5 points]
    • Provide a brief description of each layer. [5 points]
    • Provide the website where each layer was found. [5 points]
  • Set layer properties.
  • Define the map legend
    • Legends help describe your layer symbology choices to map viewers. Consider applying the following strategies to your map – https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/layouts/work-with-a-legend.htm.
    • Discuss your final decisions on and reasoning behind the following legend properties:
      • Layer order [5 points]
      • Layer visibility in legend [5 points]
  • Change the symbology for at least one layer.
    • Use symbology to visually communicate the meaning of the point, line, and/or polygon data on your map.Consider applying the strategies shown in the following video to your map – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIjrqdBL1OY.
      • Which layer’s symbology did you change? [5 points]
      • Describe the symbology changes. [5 points]
      • How did these changes increase your map’s effectiveness? [5 points]
  • Configure pop-ups
    • Popups help convey information about specific locations on your map.Consider configuring your popups according to the strategies demonstrated in this video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HalTt2B6xio.
      • Which layer’s popup did you configure? [5 points]
      • Describe the changes. [5 points]
      • How did these changes increase your map’s effectiveness? [5 points]
  • Edit the Item Details pages for all layers (include title, description, summary, tags, and thumbnail image).Include a screenshot below of one Item Details page of your choice. [15 points]
  • Create a Web App
    • Which template did you use?If you used web app builder, specify your choice here. [10 points]
    • Explain your reasoning. [20 points]
  • Configure your Web Map and App (include a title, description, summary, tags, and thumbnail image).Include a screenshot below of your app’s Item Details page. [15 points]
  • Perform Analysis
    • What question are you trying to answer with your analysis? [7.5 points]
    • List each tool used. [7.5 points]
  • Interpret Results of Analysis
    • Discuss, in detail, the answer to your question posed in the “Perform Analysis” section above. [7.5 points]
    • Describe how your analysis results increase the effectiveness of your map. [7.5 points]

How-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM3pJqH2krU

Discuss any extra credit you completed (provide screenshots if necessary):

  • Employ one of the advanced features presented in unit 5.
  • Extra credit will be awarded for other above-and-beyond efforts – check with instructor to ensure your ideas qualify for extra credit.

Include screenshots of your Content page AND final app [85 points]:

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