Make sure you're providing a mix of different views with your visual assets. It's helpful to have the story written and multimedia elements organized before you start putting the content into the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder. Now that you've seen an example of the story you want to create, you'll start gathering material.

Because there aren't many technical terms, a reader who isn't familiar with earth science can still move smoothly through the narrative, focusing on the high-level ideas that make the expedition important in the first place. The author describes the geologic processes of volcanoes without relying on a lot of scientific jargon. It finishes with the photo exhibit created for community members, bringing the narrative back to the stated mission of the explorers and providing a satisfying sense of closure to its audience. Ready to make a difference, the explorers head up the volcano to test their gear. It starts with the explorers arriving in Quetzaltenango. You may have noticed the example story is told chronologically-it has a natural beginning, middle, and end. Having a clear narrative arc is key to a good story.

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