Sensory Map Requirements

(max. 3single-spaced pages; Times New Roman 12-point font)

Each group will develop a map (or maps) to display the sensory data they collected in the field and characterize the study area. Possible purposes include assessment of the impact of the scents and sounds on the local residents, tracing scents or sounds to their sources, and comparing and contrasting the sensory environments of two different study areas. The maps should be based on the aerial image used when collecting field data, but the aerial image does not need to be included as part of the final map.

Use the formats .rtf, .doc, .docx, or .pdffor electronic upload to a file drop or email, and turn in a hardcopy on the day the assignment is due. Expect to share your results with the class.

  • Required Elements

The map should include a title, a scale, a north arrow, a key to any symbols used, the date created, a brief explanation of the purpose of the mapand the intended audience, and a list of the authors.

  • Clarity and Accuracy of Map

Is the data presented in a manner that is easy to understand? Does the information presented support the stated intent of the map?Is the data presented in a manner that characterizes the data accurately? Will the map make sense to the intended audience? Does the map contain important landmarks (such as roads, prominent buildings or other features) to help the viewer understand the location of the study area? Does the map include features important to the study such as possible sources of smells and sounds detected, relevant environmental conditions, and potentially impacted populations? Does the map contain distracting details that may confuse the viewer or obscure important information?

  • Creativity and Visual Appeal

Does the map have a creative design that conveys the information in an interesting manner? Is the map visually appealing?Will the map appeal to the intended audience?Does the design of the map align with and provide support for the intended purpose?

SENSORY MAP ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

(for using during gallery walk)

Required elements

missingpresent butpresent and

incompletecomplete

title01234

scale01234

north arrow01234

key to symbols used01234

explanation of purpose and audience01234

Clarity & Accuracy

What information does this map convey?

Does the data appear to be an accurate display of the data collected?

What impact is it likely to have on the intended audience?

Does the map include details that distract from the purpose?

Creativity & Visual Appeal

Is the map interesting to look at? Why or why not?

What aspects of the design are most appealing?

What aspects of the design are the least appealing?

SENSORY MAP GRADING RUBRIC

for Sensory Map Assignment

Required Elements / 10 9 8 / 7 6 5 4 / 3 2 1 0
  • Title
  • Scale
  • North arrow
  • Key to any symbols used
  • Date created
  • Brief explanation of the purpose of the map & the intended audience
  • List of the authors
/ Meets all criteria at high level; clear and easy to follow / Meets some criteria; uneven or has some lapses in clarity or development / Meets few criteria; often unclear or undeveloped
Clarity & Accuracy / 10 9 8 / 7 6 5 4 / 3 2 1 0
  • Data presented in a manner that is easy to understand
  • Information presented supports the stated intent of the map
  • Data presented in a manner that characterizes the data accurately
  • Map designed to make sense to the intended audience
  • Map contains important landmarks (such as roads, prominent buildings or other features) that help the viewer understand the location of the study area
  • Map includes features important to the study such as possible sources of smells and sounds detected, environmental conditions, and potentially impacted populations
  • Map does not contain distracting details that may confuse the viewer or obscure important information
/ Meets all criteria at high level; clear and developed / Meets some criteria; uneven; some lapses in clarity / Meets few criteria; often unclear or undeveloped
Creativity & Visual Appeal / 10 9 8 / 7 6 5 4 / 3 2 1 0
  • Map has a creative design that conveys the information in an interesting manner
  • Map visually is appealing
  • Map should appeal to the intended audience
  • Design of the map aligns with and provides support for the intended purpose
/ Meets all criteria at high level; clear, easy to follow; / Meets some criteria; uneven or has some lapses in clarity or development / Meets few criteria; often unclear or undeveloped
Has strong overall effectiveness (professional appearance, clarity, impact) / 10 9 8 / 7 6 5 4 / 3 2 1 0
  • Follows the assigned format
  • Is clear, well-organized, concise, adequately developed, and analytical
  • Is well-edited without errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, or spelling (editing errors should result in a lower score, especially as they impact the final impression of the grader)
/ Meets all criteria at high level / Meets some criteria; uneven / Meets few criteria