Resources
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Data wrangling
Considerations
- Exhaustive list of spatial data formats
- Considerations for downloading data
- Places to look for data… see spatial stories breakdown.
Workflows
- Adding CSV data as a layer to a QGIS Project
- Creating a new shapefiles in QGIS
- [Geocoding]
- Georeferencing Historical Maps with QGIS
- Georeferencing with KnightLab
Tools
Tools
- Terrastories and Awana Digital are two great resources for collecting place-based data on the go
- Geocoders
QGIS
QGIS itself has extensive online documentation, including a robust User Guide and Training Manual.
QGIS also has a vibrant user community, with answers to nearly any question you might have only a web search away. Many helpful tutorial demonstrations can be found on Youtube. For instance, CWU Geography offers especially clear and helpful content, but there are many, many others.
The best way to learn QGIS is through the experience that comes with hands-on practice. QGIS has with a medium learning curve, especially if you’ve never used a GIS before. However, don’t let this dissuade you! The abundance of QGIS-official and unofficial documentation means you can tailer your learning experience to your interests and the specific needs of your project.
Project Setup
More Research Commons Tutorials
Making static maps
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Web mapping
tools resources considerations
Tools
- umap
- google mymap
- arcgis online
- leaflet
- felt
- other things?
More Research Commons Tutorials
- Introduction to Webmapping with Leaflet
- Webmapping with QGIS qgis2web
- Hosting your webmap with GitHub Pages
- Plugins with QGIS
- Webmapping
Leaflet resources…
Narrative Mapping
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Tools
- Storymaps with AGOL
- knightlab
- IIIF
- map warper
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