Nine steps to great storytelling (arcgis.com)
Planning and outlining your story: How to set yourself up for success (esri.com)
After reading these two articles, answer this worksheet:
Thinking through the foundational elements of your story is essential for success. Use this worksheet as a tool to identify some key story components before you dive into the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder.
- Elevator pitch: What and Why?
What is the purpose of your story, or why are you making it?
- Who is your intended audience?
Think about who you want to read your story: funders, policymakers, local stakeholders, friends, family, the general public, or scientists…
- What are the key takeaways for your readers?
What do you need your readers to know after finishing the story?
- Does your story have a call to action?
What do you want someone to do, think, or feel after they’ve finished reading? This can be anything from signing up for a newsletter to volunteering for a cause, to learning more with another related piece of content.
- What content do you have already, and what content do you still need?
Think about media that might be useful for telling this story (photos, videos, audio, maps, infographics, etc.). List any media content that you have or need to get that will help support your story.
Have:
Need:
- Do you have any data that supports your story? If you don’t have what you need, do you know of other sources that might?
List any data—spatial or otherwise—that could help explain your key takeaways outlined above.
Have:
Need:
- When, where, and how do you want to promote your story?
Will you distribute your story through social media? Email? Something else? Are there individuals or organizations you can partner with to share it more widely? Do you need shared language or other materials for any coordinated promotion?
Thinking through the foundational elements of your story is essential for success. Use this worksheet as a tool to identify some key story components before you dive into the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder.
- Elevator pitch: What and Why?
The story is about Ukraine and the Russian war. In 2021, according to sources of Ukrainian, the Russian government has deployed 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s border. The Russian president stated in February that Russia has recognized the separated Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics. After a few days, Russian president Putin launched a military attack on Ukraine, this invasion attacks the major cities of Ukraine.
- Who is your intended audience?
The general public, students, teachers, learners, and the ones who have an interest in history and wars.
- What are the key takeaways for your readers?
1. How Conflict started
2. What are the reasons for conflict?
3. What are the possible consequences that have been arisen from the war
- Does your story have a call to action?
After reading someone, necessarily aware of the devastating consequences of wars.
- What content do you have already, and what content do you still need?
Have: For the story, I will likely follow to use maps, photos, and images,
Need: I need support for ranking my post on the social media
- Do you have any data that supports your story? If you don’t have what you need, do you know of other sources that might?
List any data—spatial or otherwise—that could help explain your key takeaways outlined above.
Have:
In 2010 Viktor Yanukovych was elected as president of Ukraine. But right after his victory, he did some blunders.
In April 2010 Viktor Yanukovych signed a landmark agreement with Russia. As per the agreement Russia cuts 30% of prices on natural gases for Ukraine and Russian naval fleets in the black sea extended for 25 years.
In October 2010, he amended article 11, which is regarding presidential removal. His act resembled the Russian federation. and he increased the presidential term limits.
From 2011 to 2012 he faced corruption charges due to this his popularity fell. For this damage control, he and his government favor signing the “European Union association agreement”.
Need:
This needs to be organized in the tabulated or spatial form
- When, where, and how do you want to promote your story?
I want to share my story on my social media page as well as I also want to share the story in public forums.
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