INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY

• Attribution:  Each image, video, and other media element is given attribution.
• Captions:  Each image, video, and other media element includes a caption.
• Byline:  The byline accurately reflects the narrative’s authorship.

CONTENT

• Subtitle:  The subtitle is concise (just a few words) and enhances/clarifies the narrative’s title.
• Data Visualizations:  Selective use of data visualizations can make complex datasets accessible.
• Maps:  Identify the location(s) associated with your topic to provide context.

DESIGN

• Text is presented in a manner that is visually appealing and encourages the reader to engage and keep reading the entire narrative.
• Breakouts, Cards, and Doubles—containers are used to create a “flow” and provide the reader with a dynamic reading experience.
• Media elements are selected because they help the reader better understand the topic—they are NOT simply decoration or a visual distraction to the narrative.

SCHOLARSHIP

• Sources are cited in the body of the narrative.
• A Cited Sources section is located at the end of the narrative.