Kibera Slum – Nairobi Kenya – Spatial Analysis –
Map Rubrics
Mapping
Element
Kibera Slum Base Map
Title
Neatline
Legend
Scale
North Arrow/
Compass
Data Mapped
Layout/Balance/
Appearance
Author
Source of Data/
Date
Creativity/
Originality
TOTAL
Comments:
CGU4U - UNIVERSITY
Culminating Activity
Description
Mark
The title is specific and accurately reflects the content of the map
Border surrounds all mapping elements. Note: Title may appear inside or outside of the
neatline).
Legend has been modified to reflect accurate units (eg. Dollars, percentages, etc) if necessary.
Colour schemes are appropriate for showing information. Appropriate symbols have been
chosen for features.
Appropriate units (metric system) are used in the scale. Scale is placed appropriately on the
map. The cartographer has paid close attention to the symbols on the map.
A suitable north arrow appears on the map. The north arrow is an appropriate size for the map.
/2
/1
The purpose of the map is clear to the reader. The data has been mapped correctly. Villages in
the slum have been clearly identified and each appear in a different colour or gradient. Labels
have been included to identify each village. Labels may also identify major features if
appropriate. Background information about the slum appears in text boxes.
The map looks visually appealing. Map elements are appropriately sized. Visuals are included
but do not detract from the map. Map does not appear cluttered, symbols stand out.
The name of the author or cartographer appears on the map.
The source of the data has been included as well as the date that the map was created.
/10
The cartographer has used creativity in their selection of the data to be mapped. Effort and
thought has been made to ensure that this map is unique. The cartographer has paid attention to
small details.
/4
/1
/1
/2
/1
/1
/2
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Kibera Slum – Nairobi Kenya – Spatial Analysis –
Map Rubrics
Kibera Slum – Analysis Map #1
Mapping
Element
Title
Neatline
Legend
Scale
North Arrow/
Compass
Data Mapped
Layout/Balance/
Appearance
Author
Source of Data/
Date
Creativity/
Originality
TOTAL
Comments:
CGU4U - UNIVERSITY
Culminating Activity
Description
The title is specific and accurately reflects the content of the map
Border surrounds all mapping elements. Note: Title may appear inside or outside of the
neatline).
Legend has been modified to reflect accurate units (eg. Dollars, percentages, etc) if necessary.
Colour schemes are appropriate for showing information. Appropriate symbols have been
chosen for features. Symbol names/categories are appropriate.
Appropriate units (metric system) are used in the scale. Scale is placed appropriately on the
map. The cartographer has paid close attention to the symbols on the map.
A suitable north arrow appears on the map. The north arrow is an appropriate size for the map.
The purpose of the map is clear to the reader. The data has been mapped correctly. There is
clear evidence of spatial analysis on the map. There is information on the map which highlights
information or provides background information (text boxes). Overall, the map is clear and
informative. Labels have been included to identify major features if appropriate.
The map looks visually appealing. Map elements are appropriately sized. Visuals are included
but do not detract from the map. Map does not appear cluttered, symbols stand out.
The name of the author or cartographer appears on the map.
The source of the data has been included as well as the date that the map was created.
The cartographer has used creativity in their selection of the data to be mapped. Effort and
thought has been made to ensure that this map is unique. The cartographer has paid attention to
small details.
Mark
/2
/1
/4
/1
/1
/20
/2
/1
/1
/5
/50
Kibera Slum – Nairobi Kenya – Spatial Analysis –
Map Rubrics
Kibera Slum – Analysis Map #2
Mapping
Element
Title
Neatline
Legend
Scale
North Arrow/
Compass
Data Mapped
Layout/Balance/
Appearance
Author
Source of Data/
Date
Creativity/
Originality
TOTAL
Comments:
CGU4U - UNIVERSITY
Culminating Activity
Description
The title is specific and accurately reflects the content of the map
Border surrounds all mapping elements. Note: Title may appear inside or outside of the
neatline).
Legend has been modified to reflect accurate units (eg. Dollars, percentages, etc) if necessary.
Colour schemes are appropriate for showing information. Appropriate symbols have been
chosen for features. Symbol names/categories are appropriate.
Appropriate units (metric system) are used in the scale. Scale is placed appropriately on the
map. The cartographer has paid close attention to the symbols on the map.
A suitable north arrow appears on the map. The north arrow is an appropriate size for the map.
The purpose of the map is clear to the reader. The data has been mapped correctly. There is
clear evidence of spatial analysis on the map. There is information on the map which highlights
information or provides background information (text boxes). Overall, the map is clear and
informative. Labels have been included to identify major features if appropriate.
The map looks visually appealing. Map elements are appropriately sized. Visuals are included
but do not detract from the map. Map does not appear cluttered, symbols stand out.
The name of the author or cartographer appears on the map.
The source of the data has been included as well as the date that the map was created.
The cartographer has used creativity in their selection of the data to be mapped. Effort and
thought has been made to ensure that this map is unique. The cartographer has paid attention to
small details.
Mark
/2
/1
/4
/1
/1
/20
/2
/1
/1
/5
/50