There was a related question a while back that dealt with the top GIS blogs, but I'm also very interested in "academic" sources of GIS information. I'm currently updating my repository of information and am also considering some new journal subscriptions.
Every professional field has some big names and big articles. Who are the big names and what articles should everyone be aware of in GIS/cartography/remote sensing?
I'm looking for 3 things in particular:
1) Recommendations on the top sources for GIS articles – important/reliable journals.
2) Major articles from the past – those that paved the way towards the current state of our field.
3) Recent articles showcasing major findings/methodologies.
Bonus: I've recently been searching for a good source of information on cartographic design – any articles related to this would be a great help.
Best Answer
Having spent some time recently talking with teaching staff regarding new GIS students one of the things that most students seem to be lacking is a sound understanding of database theory and data storage and management practices.
I realize it is not a glamorous subject, but a good grounding in database theory will go a long way towards reducing errors in the design and implementation of geodatabases which can be the bane of many projects.
To that end I would recommend the two papers which I believe provide an excellent grounding in data modelling and database design:
Of course these two papers are built on the work of the great Ted Codd, to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude. And every student should learn the oath: