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ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based storytelling tool that enables users to create interactive and visually engaging narratives using maps, multimedia, and text. It is designed for researchers, educators, students, and professionals to communicate spatial data and analysis effectively.
Why Use ArcGIS StoryMaps?
In this tutorial, I'll cover the basics of ArcGIS StoryMaps and show you how to get started with creating a storymap.
To use ArcGIS StoryMaps, you need to have an ArcGIS Online account. If you are a faculty/staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, you can check this instruction here: https://nusupport.nebraska.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=362
For more information about ArcGIS Online, please check this libguides: https://unl.libguides.com/arcgisonline
Once you have an account, you can access ArcGIS StoryMaps through your web browser: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories
2.1 Start a new story by clicking Start from scratch. You can also start with some templates, such as Sidecar or map tour.
2.2 Give a title to your story. It should be interesting enough to capture attention but also effectively tell the purpose of the story to your reader. Adding a cover image is a good way to attract your readers.
2.3 You can add some text as an introduction by clicking the add content block button (the plus symbol). And then you can add an image or video. There are several options you can choose to add your media: upload from your device, link to an online resource, and reuse a media in your story. Tip 1: Add an attribution to give credit to the original content creator. Tip 2: When copying an image, please make sure to only copy the direct link to the image itself. Avoid copying the URL link of the entire webpage where the image is located.
2.4 Add a swipe. Swipe lets you elegantly compare two images or maps side by side.
Here is an example of this tool:
2.5 Add a sidecar and choose a layout. The Sidecar is often used to present sequential content that complements the main storyline. It can guide the reader through different points step by step, helping them follow the narrative smoothly.
You can add image/video/map to the sidecar by clicking this button:
Add text to the sidecar to tell a story of the content:
2.6 Add a second page to the Sidecar. Repeat those steps to add more pages. You can explore more options in this tool, such as change order, hide/duplicate slide, change panel size and so on.
2.7 Remember to add credits section at the end of your story.
3.1 Share your story by clicking the Publish button. You can change the share level to Everyone (Public), so everyone can see your story.
3.2 Tips to create a good StoryMap
3.3 Here is a StoryMaps Demo for your reference https://arcg.is/1yXCLH0:
