Improving OpenStreetMap in Québec: preparing a verifiable contribution
Choose a small correction, check permitted sources and publish understandable changes.
Do not copy another map without permission or publish unnecessary personal information.
Start with a small correction
Create a mapping account and follow the guide for the chosen editor. Start with a known, verifiable feature rather than a large restructuring. [1]
Check reuse rights
Information visible on a commercial map is not automatically reusable. Use observations or sources compatible with project rules and retain their provenance. [2]
Review before publishing
Review the existing object, attributes and proposed change. Use editor guidance and clearly describe the contribution so other mappers understand what changed. [1]
Handle imports separately
A bulk import requires review of guidelines and licence compatibility. Present the dataset to the community before automating a series of changes. [3]
Official sources
- OpenStreetMap — Beginner guide
- OpenStreetMap — Copyright and licence
- OpenStreetMap — Contributions and imports
Related processes
- Contributing to eBird Québec: preparing a useful checklist
- Sharing an iNaturalist observation: evidence, identification and privacy
- Becoming a CoCoRaHS observer in Québec: station, training and reports
- Mission Monarch: helping monitor breeding habitat
- Joining SOS-POP: monitoring birds at risk through the correct platform