Step 1: Determine the Purpose for Making the Map

In the first work step, you have to think of the purpose of your map. What exactly do you want to show with this map? By answering this question, you will be able to emphasize on the corresponding spatial distribution of a phenomena. It is important that the chosen map presentation reflect the real world as much as possible. Moreover, you should avoid the reader drawing an incorrect conclusion. Therefore, in this first work step, you should be able to answer the following question: