What kind of copyright restrictions does the media have?
Have you cited the source of the media?
It is clear, cropped appropriately, not distorted, and appropriate for the platform or tool you are using? For images and videos, pay attention to image resolution and aspect ratio (width vs height).
For example, for StoryMaps, we recommend File size less than 400Kb, 4:3 aspect ratio.
2000 pixels wide by 1500 pixels tall for full screen and main sidecar section images
1000 pixels wide by 750 pixels tall for medium images in narrative sections or sidecar panels
280 pixels wide by 210 pixels tall for images in pop-ups and thumbnails
For images, it’s a good to test different sizes and dimensions to see what looks best.
Is the media relevant and appropriate for your assignment and its topic?
Are you making sure to accurately represent what’s in the image, video, or sound clip? If relevant, have you tried to verify its accuracy?
Have you included alt text for images?