GEOG2201 Introduction to GIS Assignment 1: Mapping in AURIN Portal GEOG2201 Introduction to geographical Information Systems Introduction This is your first piece of assessment for the unit. It tests the skills and knowledge you have acquired in the unit within weeks 1-5. You have been introduced to the functionality of AURIN Portal and this first assignment provides a reflection on you demonstrating your basic spatial analysis and cartography skills. It is worth 20% of the unit assessment. Requirements • Word limit: 1000 words maximum • Submission format: Word document only • Word file size: less than 20mb • There is no limit on the number of graphics used within your report • Please note there are strict penalties for infringing these requirements – full guidelines are in the unit outline document for you to refer to. These include what is included in the word count, penalties for exceeding the word count and/or incorrect file submission (and size), late submissions and plagiarism. Please see the unit outline for full information on word count/plagiarism instructions and the submission deadline. Marking criteria A full marking criteria matrix can be found in the assessment folder on Blackboard. Please check this to ensure you meet all the higher level criteria for producing an outstanding assignment. In addition, you need to provide sufficient response to the assignment brief as detailed below. Assuming you submit your assignment on time, your assignment will be graded and marks returned with individual feedback prior to the deadline for your second assignment. Critically reflect on this feedback so you can learn from any mistakes and demonstrate improved GIS skills in your second assignment. Assignment brief This is a short assignment and you will need to be both precise and concise for reporting your findings. The brief of the assignment is for you to think of a geographical research question based on the data available in AURIN Portal. This research question needs to ask something whereby you will need to undertake a geospatial investigation to answer the question. You need to select TWO spatial datasets only from the AURIN Portal data library. These must be different from the datasets we’ve already explored in the labs to date. You need to be able to use these two datasets, along with a spatial analysis methodology, to answer your research question. Regarding the spatial analysis operations – you can select any analysis options within AURIN Portal which we have already covered in the lab practicals (be selective) - the correct selection will depend on the research question that you’ve defined. Remember to think about the scale of application – this is important to consider at all stages of your investigation to ensure the spatial analysis process is realistic and viable. You can pick a city, area of a city, a state etc. whatever you wish – there is no predefined restrictions on the geographic extent you select. Tell your story well with solid evidence. What to include in your assignment report • Your research questionGEOG2201 Introduction to GIS • Background information to selected subject • Description of data and methodology • Results and discussion • At least one map • A reference list Your report needs to be professionally written and presented. Do not include a table of contents or any appendices – these are not required for this report. Only include visual material which is relevant for communicating your findings effectively. Submission Submit your assignment by the submission deadline (see the unit outline document) via the Turnitin Submission Link on Blackboard in the assessments folder. .