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Grenville Team's DH project

As a member of the research team, I was not part of designing the project on StoryMap, so it was interesting to see how the final version project looked. I think the design team did a magnificent job organizing all the information they were given. The final project portrayed the text well without it being difficult to navigate.

Both StoryMap and Neatline are platforms that allow the fusion of written and visual information to a geographical region. However, StoryMap seemingly emphasizes information more than geography when compared to Neatline. Neatline visually includes the map more while StoryMap leaves more room for the information aspect of the project. Netalines map also seems more detailed, although StoryMap could offer more options. For this particular project, we were more focused on relaying information than emphasizing geography. We had a lot of quotes and data that needed to be easily accessible in the project. While showing where each aspect of the project took place, it was more showing larger regions, e.g., the boarding schools in Canada, not in any particular region of Canada. So, having a less detailed map fits well with this specific project because we did not have to differentiate between specific places, like we did with where characters specifically traveled in London in Home Fire. StoryMap allowed more information to be portrayed easily, which helped with our larger sections of text.

I think StoryMap worked very well for our project, and I would consider using it again if a project fit with its format. 

Comments

  1. Jalen PaigeFebruary 2, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    Your project did a great job of showing the history of settler colonialism in Australia. I personally found the NeatLines to be cumbersome and a bit finicky. They were hard to navigate and create, but StoryMap seems to be much more user-friendly. Having an order and timeline makes it more presentable than just being a collection of information that is loosely connected. When I looked at your design, it left me with plenty of ideas for things I could use in my own group project. Your point about the less-detailed map being nice for a more generalized project like the ones we do in this course will definitely be useful.

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  2. Hilary LeFebruary 3, 2023 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Noah! That's so true: StoryMap is much more for the information rather than the geographies and locations of things. I guess that both platforms are still viable options for projects. Honestly, your group's project was both beautiful and informative. The whole thing looked great, which made it much easier to read through the slides/parts. I too am considering using StoryMap. I'm not sure for what, but I feel like I can find a use for it.

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  3. John SawyerFebruary 4, 2023 at 8:31 PM

    Hey Noah, your group's project was done very well. The aesthetics on StoryMap gave it a great added touch. I appreciate you pointing out some positives in the Neatline software like the more detailed map. I am finding myself gravitating toward using StoryMap in the future but I must also remember the good Neatline has to offer. StoryMap feels more like a slideshow while Neatline feels more like an interactive map. Each software has its strengths, but for this project, I think your group picked the right one to represent your research.

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  4. Catalina DegnanFebruary 5, 2023 at 7:58 PM

    Hi Noah! Great work on the project. Not only does it contain tons of useful information and engaging images, but it also is organized in a way that is very easy to navigate. I love the added features that you chose to exhibit through your project. I do agree with your statement that Neatline is designed more for mapping information geographically than StoryMap. I think you picked an awesome format for your group's project and the work that you guys put in is very evident to see.

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