How To Make a Good Map
- Open to
- Anyone
- Training category
- Geospatial
- Type of training
- Online
- Length
- One hour
- Provider
- Office for National Statistics (ONS) Geospatial Team
- Location
- Online
This course introduces users to the best practice around mapping for a statistical context. We’ll introduce the most common types of maps used to present statistics and will provide guidance on what to think about when making a statistical map to ensure you make a clean, accurate and informative map.
Learning outcomes
This course covers:
- The most common types of statistical maps
- Fundamental map components:
- choosing a suitable map type for your data
- choosing a suitable type of statistical boundary for your map
- choosing suitable bins/groups
- choosing a good colour scheme and/or symbology for your map
- Additional map elements including:
- base mapping
- legends
- labels
- text
- scales
- Exercise: map critique (with discussion answers)
How to book
Access this e-learning on How To Make A Good Map on the ONS Geography GitHub.
Contact
If you would like more information about this course, please email ONS.Geography@ons.gov.uk