Week 5

Sky above campus.

1. 3 Accomplishments

   1. I figured out the final issue with my map! I had kept wanting to change the symbology to "Graduated" and give the counties a certain shade depending on a number value, but I had kept incorrectly "counting points in polygon."

   2. We played around with Gephi. This is my very first "map," but it will be helpful to visualize my data over time

   

   A screenshot from Gephi.

   1. We created 3D models on Tinkercad. This is a desk from my "studio apartment."

2. 3 Obstacles

   1. I was originally going to use this as an accomplishment. I ended a relationship on Wednesday, and it has been incredibly difficult to bear through lectures and work without breaking down. I hope it gets better soon.

   2. This week, with the absence of a framework for how to write the results, I couldn't get a draft in. I hope to do so next week.

   3. Finally, I kept finding thematic issues with my original ten letters, so I removed a few, which shortened my data set.

3. 3 Things Learned

   1. I learned the difference between LiDAR and photogrammetry, specifically in their practical applications (mapping 3D objects versus putting 3D objects together, maybe to create a map as well).

   2. I learned that I could use Gephi to map language changes over time, though I am still getting familiar with that program itself.

   3. Finally, on Friday, I learned the names of some incredibly important Mississippians, including Vernon Dahmes, and their roles in the Long Civil Rights movement.

4. Project Updates: What's Next?

   1. Create results.

   2. Begin PPT presentation.