Element
Context
Linked Standalone
Technique Purpose Source Content
ELEMENT DEFINED

Context is defined as, “that which surrounds, and gives meaning to, something else.” Context in newspapers, for example, can be provided by sidebar stories but there are space limitations in print media. Digital storytelling allows limitless context through linking to related, relevant information. Standalone stories are self-contained and do not utilize context links. Linked stories provide access to additional information. Linked stories have four considerations: 1) Technique identifies link location; 2) Purpose indicates reason for inclusion; 3) Source addresses origin; 4) Content describes the nature of the link.

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