Extra Credit

Option 1:
I felt one of the handiest Illustrator tools is the grouping tab. I found it useful with every base map we imported, especially with counties or the 50 states. To get to this tool, go to Object -> Group, as all the boundaries are highlighted.

Option 2:

Student Post 1: I really liked this when showed to the class. Though the color scheme is different, it is what I enjoyed most about this map.

Weekly Blog 1: This is a map I found to be very interesting as it covers the topic of sex offenders. I feel it is very simple but still gives a lot of information in a clear, organized way.

Weekly Blog 2: This I liked for many reasons: the colors, projection, and humor!

Weekly Blog 3: This really caught my attention because of the height factor as well as the color pallet.

Student Post 2: The symbols created for this map are perfect!

Weekly Blog 4: I chose this because I have yet to see a map that uses state boarder color as a variable! I really liked the look of this.

Student Post 3: I think the text and color scheme fits this map perfectly. The use of the flag for the title is very creative.

Weekly Blog Post 5: The color ramp on this is very impressive. I first noticed the shadow effect and think its really different.

Student Post 4: This map looks really nice with the terrain and color scheme. I think the symbols used are appropriate and very easy to read on this map!

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Student Post 5: When I first saw this I did not think it was done by a student because it looks so nice. The detail in the background, the use of 3 different and successful maps, and color ramps really impressed me.