This document provides 10 ideas for using Digimap in coursework: 1) Using maps at different scales to describe study area location in detail, 2) Using the grid reference tool to calculate precise 10-figure grid references accurate to 1 meter, 3) Using measuring tools to calculate area and distance which should be mentioned in methods. It also suggests 4) Adding labels, place marks, and lines to highlight features, 5) Drawing filled polygons to show areas of interest, 6) Creating and annotating shapes, 7) Drawing buffer circles to delimit sampling areas or represent data proportions, and 8) Geo-locating reduced-size photos to show their locations.

1. 10 ideas for using Digimap in
your coursework

2. Maps at different scales
Using maps at different
scales is a simple way to
describe the location of
your study area in detail.

3. Calculate precise grid references
The grid
reference tool lets
you work out 10
figure grid
references
(accurate to 1m)

4. Measure area and distance
Don’t forget to use
the measuring tools
wherever possible.
Mention this in your
methods section for
extra credit.

5. Add labels
Labels can easily be added, and combined with other types
of annotation.

6. Add place marks
Create place
marks to highlight
features of
interest.
There are several
designs to choose
from.

7. Create desire lines
To create desire lines simply add place marks and
join them with the line drawing tool.
This is a great technique for showing how far
visitors have travelled to a destination.

8. Add filled polygons
Filled polygons are
quick and easy to
draw. They can be
used to highlight
areas of interest,
for example
different land uses.

9. Add and annotate shapes
Create shapes with
the Shape tool.
Shapes can be
filled, scaled and
modified with text
labels and
measurements.

10. Create buffer circles
Buffer circles can
be used to delimit
sampling areas or
to record results
as an accurate
proportional circle
to represent a
data set.

11. Add geo-located photos
This is a great
feature to show
the location of
photos that you
have taken.
Reduce the size of
your photo before
uploading it.