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**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 13:57 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analysis-with-r-assignment-3/1597 "2026-04-01T13:57:44Z")
Submit your assignment for the Using output module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these six elements: Your research question :question: The answer :bulb: to your question AIC-based evidence :1234: to sup… --- ## [Analysis with R: Assignment 2](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analysis-with-r-assignment-2/1596)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2026 17:20 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analysis-with-r-assignment-2/1596 "2026-03-20T17:20:33Z")
Submit your assignment for the Covariates module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: The results :1234: from your best model Estimates :dart: for density, detectability and ESHW, includin… --- ## [Analysis with R: Assignment 1](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analysis-with-r-assignment-1/1594)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 14:57 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analysis-with-r-assignment-1/1594 "2026-03-04T14:57:02Z")
Submit your assignment for the Analysis module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: A model selection table :1234: with three detection functions A plot :bar\_chart: of one of your detectio… --- ## [Theory: Assignment 2 - Explain a distance sampling concept](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/theory-assignment-2-explain-a-distance-sampling-concept/1523)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2026 00:55 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/theory-assignment-2-explain-a-distance-sampling-concept/1523 "2026-03-05T00:55:50Z")
Explain one of the following distance sampling concepts in your own way: Detectability One of the four assumptions of distance sampling, and why it matters Random placement Detection is certain No movement … --- ## [Theory: Assignment 1 - Applications of distance sampling](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/theory-assignment-1-applications-of-distance-sampling/1522)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 12:06 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/theory-assignment-1-applications-of-distance-sampling/1522 "2026-03-04T12:06:32Z")
Write a short summary (3-4 sentences) of an application of distance sampling, based on your own experience, or on a research paper or report In your summary, answer these questions: What is the overall goal of the con… --- ## [Survey design: Assignment](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/survey-design-assignment/1574)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 13:04 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/survey-design-assignment/1574 "2026-02-14T13:04:10Z")
Add your answers to the Distance sampling Survey design assignment below Choose whether to answer the section on: Designing your own surveys, or Assisting collaborators or field staff to design a survey, where you may… --- ## [Analyse data, Assignment 1: Exploratory plot or summary stats](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analyse-data-assignment-1-exploratory-plot-or-summary-stats/1383)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2025 13:54 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/analyse-data-assignment-1-exploratory-plot-or-summary-stats/1383 "2025-12-19T13:54:54Z")
Submit your assignment for the Exploring data module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: A screenshot of a plot :bar\_chart: or summary table :1234: that you’ve created during this module T… --- ## [Requesting help with the GIS course](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/requesting-help-with-the-gis-course/25)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2025 11:06 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/requesting-help-with-the-gis-course/25 "2025-11-27T11:06:27Z")
Let us know if you’re stuck during the GIS course, and I or other community members will do our best to help you. Create a new topic in the Learn \> GIS Category and tag it with help-needed Be aware that Lucy or Verdant… --- ## [\[Sep 2024\] Survey design: Assignment](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-survey-design-assignment/1331)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2024 10:42 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-survey-design-assignment/1331 "2024-12-24T10:42:51Z")
Add your answers to the Distance sampling Survey design assignment below Choose whether to answer the section on: Designing your own surveys, or Assisting collaborators or field staff to design a survey, where you may… --- ## [Learning sessions](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/learning-sessions/1348)
**Author:** [@Majda](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/Majda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 11:17 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/learning-sessions/1348 "2024-12-06T11:17:07Z")
Hello, I’m glad to have joined the group. I’ve been reading through the previous topics and find the discussions great and very helpful. I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’d like to know if there are a… --- ## [\[Oct 2024\] Analysis with R: Assignment 3](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-3/1321)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2024 10:18 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-3/1321 "2024-12-04T10:18:02Z")
Submit your assignment for the Using output module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these six elements: Your research question :question: The answer :bulb: to your question AIC-based evidence :1234: to sup… --- ## [\[Oct 2024\] Analysis with R: Assignment 2](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-2/1304)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2024 12:15 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-2/1304 "2024-11-12T12:15:16Z")
Submit your assignment for the Covariates module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: The results :1234: from your best model Estimates :dart: for density, detectability and ESHW, includin… --- ## [\[Sep 2024\] Theory: Assignment 1 - Applications of distance sampling](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-theory-assignment-1-applications-of-distance-sampling/1250)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2024 18:19 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-theory-assignment-1-applications-of-distance-sampling/1250 "2024-10-29T18:19:21Z")
Write a short summary (3-4 sentences) of an application of distance sampling, based on your own experience, or on a research paper or report In your summary, answer these questions: What is the overall goal of the con… --- ## [\[Oct 2024\] Analysis with R: Assignment 1](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-1/1288)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2024 16:03 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/oct-2024-analysis-with-r-assignment-1/1288 "2024-10-27T16:03:59Z")
Submit your assignment for the Analysis module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: A model selection table :1234: with three detection functions A plot :bar\_chart: of one of your detectio… --- ## [\[Sep 2024\] Theory: Assignment 2 - Explain a distance sampling concept](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-theory-assignment-2-explain-a-distance-sampling-concept/1260)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 04:29 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/sep-2024-theory-assignment-2-explain-a-distance-sampling-concept/1260 "2024-10-21T04:29:17Z")
Explain one of the following distance sampling concepts in your own way: Detectability One of the four assumptions of distance sampling, and why it matters Random placement Detection is certain No movement Accurate me… --- ## [Explore data, Assignment 2: Share your findings](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/explore-data-assignment-2-share-your-findings/1261)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2024 13:55 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/explore-data-assignment-2-share-your-findings/1261 "2024-10-08T13:55:08Z")
Submit your assignment for the Share your findings module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these elements: A plot :bar\_chart: that you’ve created during this module How do you interpret :bulb: the plot; wh… --- ## [Explore data, Assignment 1: Visualise data](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/explore-data-assignment-1-visualise-data/1225)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2024 18:51 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/explore-data-assignment-1-visualise-data/1225 "2024-09-16T18:51:15Z")
Submit your assignment for the Visualise data in R module in a reply to this topic Remember to include these five elements: A plot :bar\_chart: that you’ve created during this module The code :abc: you used to create i… --- ## [The Indispensability of GIS](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/the-indispensability-of-gis/733)
**Author:** [@Kehinde\_Ezekiel](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/Kehinde_Ezekiel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2021 01:16 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/the-indispensability-of-gis/733 "2021-06-26T01:16:01Z")
https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/requesting-help-with-the-gis-course/ --- ## [The Indispensability of GIS in the 21st Century](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/the-indispensability-of-gis-in-the-21st-century/727)
**Author:** [@Kehinde\_Ezekiel](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/Kehinde_Ezekiel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2021 19:11 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/the-indispensability-of-gis-in-the-21st-century/727 "2021-06-25T19:11:00Z")
I found this QGIS interesting --- ## [Module 1 assignment](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-1-assignment/919)
**Author:** [@powellndlovu-96](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/powellndlovu-96)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 July 2021 15:06 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-1-assignment/919 "2021-07-22T15:06:45Z")
I experienced a lot of fun when learning. I am now able to import data from my laptop to qgis. I also learnt how to do overlays using qgis. I gained a lot of experience in analyzing the relationship between distribut… --- ## [What tags would you like to add to topics?](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/what-tags-would-you-like-to-add-to-topics/644)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2021 15:28 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/what-tags-would-you-like-to-add-to-topics/644 "2021-06-21T15:28:40Z")
Here are the existing tags: tag usage help-needed Request support tips-and-tricks Share your expertise, or something useful you’ve just learned data-sources Highlight geospatial or biodiversity data reposito… --- ## [Module 4 assignment: Making maps](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-4-assignment-making-maps/810)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 474\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2021 12:36 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-4-assignment-making-maps/810 "2021-10-22T12:36:40Z")
Submit your GIS beginners Module 4 assignment by replying to this post. Remember to include: Your exported map :camera: A paragraph briefly describing your map’s message, and progress towards your learning goal … --- ## [How to request a certificate of completion?](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/how-to-request-a-certificate-of-completion/912)
**Author:** [@Telegram2](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/Telegram2)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2021 05:05 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/how-to-request-a-certificate-of-completion/912 "2021-09-30T05:05:25Z")
Hi Lucy i need help I have completed the course but I have a problem on how to record links in order to fill the form in order to receive certificate of completion --- ## [What is your map's message?](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/what-is-your-maps-message/809)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2021 10:10 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/what-is-your-maps-message/809 "2021-09-21T10:10:16Z")
Tell us here what your map’s message is, before you use QGIS to create your map --- ## [Module 3 assignment: Spatial Reference Systems](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-3-assignment-spatial-reference-systems/722)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 475\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2021 11:53 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-3-assignment-spatial-reference-systems/722 "2021-09-18T11:53:50Z")
Submit your GIS beginners assignment for Module 3: Spatial Reference Systems by replying to this post. Remember to include: A screenshot of your QGIS project :camera: A paragraph briefly describing your progress towar… --- ## [Module 1 assignment: Introduction to GIS/QGIS](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-1-assignment-introduction-to-gis-qgis/74)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 635\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2021 14:17 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-1-assignment-introduction-to-gis-qgis/74 "2021-09-14T14:17:59Z")
Submit your GIS beginners Module 1 assignment by replying to this post. Remember to include: A screenshot of your QGIS project :camera: A paragraph briefly describing your progress towards your learning goal … --- ## [Learning goals, June-July 2021](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/learning-goals-june-july-2021/46)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2021 15:57 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/learning-goals-june-july-2021/46 "2021-08-10T15:57:52Z")
Share your GIS learning goals by replying to this post, when invited in the course materials for Module 1 --- ## [Module 4 - Grid help](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-4-grid-help/893)
**Author:** [@ChrisJohnston](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/ChrisJohnston)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 15:07 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/module-4-grid-help/893 "2021-08-06T15:07:30Z")
Hi, I may be missing something really obvious here but I’m struggling with the grid on my module 4 map. I noticed everyone else seems to have the degrees approx 21 N and 104 E but mine are showing from 0 - 12 N and 0-1… --- ## [Choosing a Spatial Reference System](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/choosing-a-spatial-reference-system/721)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 14:26 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/choosing-a-spatial-reference-system/721 "2021-08-06T14:26:33Z")
What spatial reference system(s) do you use for your field data, and why? Will you change the SRS you use based on what you’ve learned in this module? --- ## [Which geospatial data model?](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/which-geospatial-data-model/491)
**Author:** [@LucyTallents](https://community.verdantlearn.org/u/LucyTallents)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 01:12 UTC](https://community.verdantlearn.org/t/which-geospatial-data-model/491 "2021-08-06T01:12:20Z")
Which spatial data model works best for your own field data? Vector or raster, or perhaps either…? Give examples and explain here [Next page](https://community.verdantlearn.org/latest.md?page=1)