GIS Snapshots

General

The title accurately reflects the content of the manuscript.

The article is of interest to PCD readers.

The article fits the mission of the journal to address the interface between applied prevention research and public health practice in chronic disease prevention.

The manuscript is clearly and concisely written and is free of jargon.

Each section of the manuscript — Background, Main Findings, Action — includes the appropriate elements. The sections are clearly delineated.

The citations are up to date and relevant.

All statements requiring citations have citations.

The article has no more than 1,000 words and 6 references.

Map(s)

The map is well constructed, easy to comprehend, and visually appealing.

The legend for each map clearly and succinctly describes the data displayed on the map, including the date of data collection.

Information in the map is consistent with information in the text.

Numbers add up correctly.

The map stands independently without explanation from the text.

The map is accompanied by a title and a brief text caption of 75 words or less summarizing the main messages of the map and their importance.