This question is drawn from the section “Planning Your Own Map…”(Presnell, 207). After reading this chapter of the Presnell text can you envision a situation where you might design and include a map to illustrate a point – or points – in one of your own research projects? And note this is considerably different than simply cutting and pasting (and citing the source for) an existing map. Some might believe the effort is not worth the return; others that is well worth the effort for one reason or another. What do you personally think…and, as usual, why? (Just conversation.)
Must use this source to complete the discussion:
The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students, 3rd ed.
Chapter 8, 9, 10, and 11.
Author / Editor Presnell, J.
Category: Historical research methods
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The Value of Designing and Including Maps in Research Projects: A Personal Perspective As an avid history student, I have always been fascinated by the power of maps to convey complex information in a concise and visually appealing manner. After reading the chapter on