This software is a mapping, network visualization tool for textual data and mapping data. It allows multilayer evaluation through graphs, maps, and gallery view. The learning curve for this tool is supposedly easier than other open source mapping tools but it does require conversion of this text into readable information for the software. In this learning exercise, the database was already made for me. The majority of the exercise was to download maps using the directions and evaluate interviews from the WPA in Alabama. The biggest time constraint would be building the database to show the network and graphs for future digital humanity projects for your own work. The website has easy to use tutorials and is not difficult. The graphing function and links help make historical data interpretable but at times can make it seem that there are associations that are not truly that relevant nor important. The graph function allows interpretation of historical data that can help confirm research already done or can show new connections between points that was not seen before.
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