Wow, this map took a long time. We were given data from the 2000 Census to calculate the population and housing density per area. From this, I calculated the dot value and how many to place in each county. I was unclear about a few of the counties that contained mostly wetlands and required many dots. As for dot placement, I tried to copy and paste at first but it took way too long. So I tried to use the paint sprayer which ended up being a disaster. As I "sprayed" the dots the area kept getting larger and was out of control. Dots were ending up in other counties. Finally, I somehow figured out that I could use the paint brush to add dots with just one click, where ever I wanted them to be. Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Week 8 - Dot Map
Wow, this map took a long time. We were given data from the 2000 Census to calculate the population and housing density per area. From this, I calculated the dot value and how many to place in each county. I was unclear about a few of the counties that contained mostly wetlands and required many dots. As for dot placement, I tried to copy and paste at first but it took way too long. So I tried to use the paint sprayer which ended up being a disaster. As I "sprayed" the dots the area kept getting larger and was out of control. Dots were ending up in other counties. Finally, I somehow figured out that I could use the paint brush to add dots with just one click, where ever I wanted them to be. 
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Good job Emily. I would have liked to see a larger size for the dots, they are very hard to see but good job with discovering a new tool!
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