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Addressing Common Challenges in Creating Study Area Maps in Thesis Writing

By Dr. Shah • September 11, 2023 • Knowledge, Project, Public, Research, Teaching • area, cartography, design, map, study, thesis, UTM • 8 minutes of reading

By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plays an indispensable role in various fields, including environmental science, urban planning, and public health. For GIS students at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), producing a high-quality study area map is a fundamental aspect of their thesis writing. However, this seemingly straightforward task can be surprisingly challenging, especially when it comes to fitting the map within the constraints of an A4 or B5 paper size. As a result, many students resort to using Google Maps as a basemap or backdrop image, rather than creating a map from scratch. In this article, we […]

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Thesis, Dissertation and Project

Terminologies like thesis, dissertation and project are common in academic and research practice. Although, these terms are used synonymously by students and some faculty they have different implications. The word ‘dissertation’ is derived from the Latin word “dissertare” which means ‘to discuss’. Oxford Dictionary defines dissertation as ‘a long essay on a particular subject or topic especially written for a university degree or diploma’. In Merriam Webster dictionary, it is defined as “an extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically: one submitted for a doctorate”. The Cambridge dictionary defines dissertation as “a long piece of writing on a particular