from J. Schonta & Microsoft Encarta editing project

terminology: editing vs checking, proofing
 
 

Understand why map exists, assess sources…close link to compilation process

Overview of major map elements (title, legend, page number, graticule numbering…)

Look for big errors…north arrow on a map of Antarctica?

Then edit details…
 
 
 

Map error types:
Completeness
Feature:	omission (missing; fix),	commission (should not exist; search, fix)
Label:	omission (fix)	commission (fix)
Feature errors
Graphic errors:	location, shape, symbol
Label errors:	location, font, name

 
 

Directed editing	(Encarta non-transportation feature edit would take 260 person-years)
Random sampling	statistical approach to product quality
	continue until theme reaches desired quality
Prioritized feature lists	feature types ranked,  then individual features within type ranked by:
	- size
	- administrative role
	- access to transportation
	- spatial isolation
	examine most important features first

 
 

Context editing
	Evaluate spatial relationships  from the ‘ground up’
Editing order:
1. physical features (check first)	(e.g. contours)
2. hydrographic features	(e.g. correct headwaters?)
3. cultural:	transportation, political boundaries, populated places, parks and reserves, points of interest…
4. thematic info. (check last)