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Steps followed when constructing a dot map

Answer Text:
Constructing a Dot Map:
The steps followed when constructing a dot map are as follows:
(a) Preparation should first be made by marking on the map the position of all dots, very slightly, in pencil.
(b) A pen with round, flat tip is used to draw dots of the correct size,
circular and uniform in character in the positions marked in (a).
(c) On the other hand, circular, uniform dots can be drawn using a paper punch.
-The small circular paper pellets punched out from the paper can be glued on the map and then the whole map is
mounted on a black paper.
It is important to note:
-If the dot map is to retain its importance as a distribution map, representing absolute values by dots of specific value, it should not be combined with other methods of statistical representation on the same map.
-Dot value should be kept as low as possible.
-The map should have a key, title and a scale.
-Distribution of two or more items may be shown on the same map by dots of different colours or sizes.