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Applied Geography

These are the current Tables of Content for applied geography journals. They can sometimes help you get an idea of current trends you might want to apply to your local area.

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Encyclopedia of Geography Terms, Themes, and Concepts by Reuel R. Hanks
Call Number: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9781598842944
Publication Date: 2011-08-01
This handbook offers a broad coverage of terminology and concepts, serving as both an encyclopedic dictionary of geography terms and an approachable overview to the human and physical aspects of world geography.
Making Sense in Geography and Environmental Sciences by Margot Northey; David B. Knight; Dianne Draper
Call Number: G74 .N67 2012
ISBN: 9780195445824
Publication Date: 2012-04-26
An indispensable guide for students in all areas of geography and environmental sciences-from cultural, human, and political geography to the geological sciences and environmental studies-the fifth edition of Making Sense in Geography and Environmental Sciences offers up-to-date, detailed information on
How to Do Your Essays, Exams and Coursework in Geography and Related Disciplines by Tony Parsons; Peter G. Knight
Call Number: LB2395 .H69 2003b
ISBN: 9780748766765
Publication Date: 2004-11-23
How to do your Essays, Exams and Coursework in Geography and Related Disciplines is written for students who need help doing their coursework and exams. The book focuses on the skills and techniques that apply to essay writing and also covers other types of assignment such as posters, talks, PowerPoint presentations and web pages. The basis of the book is that all of these different types of work are based on clear communication of well-supported responses to the questions or tasks that have been set.
Research Design and Proposal Writing in Spatial Science by Jay D. Gatrell; Gregory D. Bierly; Ryan R. Jensen
Call Number: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9400722818
Publication Date: 2011-11-16
This practical textbook and overview blends plenty of concrete examples of spatial research and case studies to familiarize readers with the research process as it demystifies and exemplifies how to really do it. The appendix contains both completed and in-progress proposals for MA and PhD theses and dissertations.
The Visualisation of Spatial Social Structure by Danny Dorling
Call Number: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9781119962939
Publication Date: 2012-08-21
The visualization of spatial social structure means, literally, making visible the geographical patterns to the way our lives have come to be socially organised, seeing the geography in society. To a statistical readership visualization implies using data. More widely defined it implies freeing our imaginations. The Visualization of Spatial Social Structure introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about how to look at social statistics, particularly those about people in places.
An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography by Paul Sutton; Daniel R. Montello
Call Number: G73 .M58 2006
ISBN: 141290286X
Publication Date: 2006-03-06
An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods explains the key elements of scientific philosophy and basic research concepts. It discusses all parts of the research process, including: - generating research ideas - communicating research and using library resources - sampling and research design; reliability and validity - quantitative and qualitative data collection; data analysis, display, and interpretation - the use of geographic information techniques.
Understanding the Changing Planet by Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade; National Research Council
Call Number: G74 .U53 2010
ISBN: 9780309150750
Publication Date: 2010-06-30
From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how and where these changes are happening. Innovation in the geographical sciences has the potential to advance knowledge of place-based environmental change, sustainability, and the impacts of a rapidly changing economy and society.

Guides to Citing Maps and Atlases

There are a number of citation styles, and some address maps and atlases within the style guides. Here are a few guides that are specific to maps and atlases that might be used in combination.

McMaster’s University Guide to Citing Maps & Atlases
Gives descriptions and examples of how to cite maps, atlases and other cartographic materials.
North Carolina State University Guide to Citing Maps & Atlases
Describes how to cite maps, atlases, and other cartographic materials with examples, from North Carolina State University.
Ohio Wesleyan University Guide to Citing Maps
Gives descriptions and examples of ways to cite many maps and atlases both in print and online. Discusses ways to distinguish between dynamic, static, and real time online material and how to cite it.

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