Juncture is a free-to-use, open source framework for converting simple text files into an engaging visual essay. A visual essay is an interactive and responsive web page that augments a text narrative with visual elements to provide depth and context. Juncture uses static files and open technologies to create memorable essays. All you need is a Github account and a willingness to learn. The first step in getting acquainted with Juncture is to create a simple visual essay in your personal Github account. Write an essay about a topic you like and follow this visual essay quick start guide to visualize your essay. It will take about 10 minutes to prepare the interactive essay.
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Here is an example essay we created for our Digital Collection Workshop: Building Visual Essays Using Juncture.
https://www.juncture-digital.org/annhanlon/essays/DHspring2024
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User guide - https://github.com/JSTOR-Labs/juncture/wiki
Essay viewer examples - https://juncture-digital.org/examples/
Visual Essay Tags - https://github.com/JSTOR-Labs/juncture/wiki/visual-essay-tags
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