Colorado Data Commons/CitizenAtlas Project

 

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Part 1) Creating the map(s) in Google Maps (40 points)

1) Have Google Maps been used effectively to display information about the Children's Corridor?

2) What features of Google Maps have been used to create the maps and are these used effectively?

3) As appropriate, has the data been classified and symbolized effectively?

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Part 2) Presentation in the Web (40 points)

1) Does the web site work? That is:

• Is the site  clearly and concisely organized and easy to navigate?
• Are supporting pages well organized and easy to navigate?
• Do the pages and page organization support the narrative structure of the site?
• Do all pages and links work--broken links, images, etc.?
• Do pages contain formatting flaws?
• If included, are advanced formatting options (tables, frames, iframes, JavaScript, etc.) used effectively?
• Appropriate use of visual hierarchy?

2) Does the website provide a clear overview of its purpose or rationale? 

3) As appropriate, are principles of narrative visualization and digital storytelling employed in the design of the web site?

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Part 3) Looking for Patterns in the Data (20 points)

1) Where and why was the data acquired?

2) As appropriate, was the data processed or analyzed in any ways that need to be explained?  

3) How does the data illustrate a characteristic of the Children's Corridor that compares or contrasts with other parts of Denver?

4) Does the conclusion summarize the knowledge gained investigating the research topic?

5) Does the report contain a clear introduction including a thesis statement, and is attention paid to grammar and logical sentence structure?

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Created 2011.11.6..  k.foote@colorado.edu