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SUMMARY:Finding\, Accessing\, and Adding GIS Data to Your Project
DESCRIPTION:Looking for data to power your digital mapping project? 
 Geospatial data contains location information and can be mapped using 
 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Mapping geospatial data 
 helps us see patterns\, create visualizations\, and make informed 
 decisions. This workshop introduces participants to geospatial data formats 
 as well as reliable sources for this data.\n\nParticipants will learn 
 to:\n\n\n	differentiate between geospatial data models\n	locate datasets 
 using common sources for geospatial data\n	evaluate a dataset for 
 use.\n\n\nThis session is ideal for beginners\, researchers\, and anyone 
 interested in using location data to enhance their projects. No prior GIS 
 experience is required.\n\nDetails: Any preparatory work for the session 
 can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be 
 recorded and shared on the same page\, and discoverable via the Sherman 
 Centre's Online Learning Catalogue.\n\nFacilitator Bio: Christine Homuth 
 (she/her) is the Library's GIS Specialist\, providing support and resources 
 to students\, researchers\, and faculty members working with Geographic 
 Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data.\n\nCertificate Eligibility: 
 This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre's certificate program. For 
 more information\, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. \n\nCredit 
 Eligibility: This workshop counts toward credit for students in the Faculty 
 of Science who are enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For 
 any questions\, please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.
ORGANIZER;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
CATEGORIES:Returning, DASH, DRI Training, SCDS Sponsored Events, Workshops
CONTACT;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
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