What should a researcher do if a new ArcGIS Pro Project has no visible map upon creation?

When a new ArcGIS Pro Project is created and there is no visible map, the appropriate action is to insert a new map from the Insert tab. In ArcGIS Pro, a project can have multiple maps and layouts, and upon creation, it may not automatically display any maps. By using the option to insert a new map, the researcher can create a new map view within the project, which is essential for visualizing spatial data.

The function of inserting a new map facilitates the loading of layers and setting up the project environment for further GIS analysis and visualization. This is crucial because the map serves as the foundational element of the project interface where spatial data can be displayed.

Although inserting a basemap or connecting to a file geodatabase could be necessary steps later in the workflow, they do not resolve the immediate issue of having no visible map workspace. Similarly, inserting a new layout is focused on preparing printed outputs or presentations and is not relevant if a map view is absent. By choosing to insert a new map, the user is actively addressing the lack of a visual representation of geographic data.