Ag+Comm+Practice+I

(This is a simulation of a press conference used for educational purposes. The information has been found online and has been used to give this assignment a 'real-world' feel for students. Some things have been changed by the curator to create the most valuable educational experience.)

Resource: Associated Press Style Guide - This is an older version but it's free. Measures to Stop Bovine Trichomoniasis in Arkansas Speaker: Wayne Kendrick, Spokesperson Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission Kendrickw@ark.gov (501) 552-3232 [|http://alpc.arkansas.gov]

Listen to the press conference here: media type="file" key="trich.aac" width="300" height="50" media type="file" key="trich.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Instructions After listening to the press conference: 1. Designers-- create a magazine layout that best captures the message of this PC. (software: Adobe InDesign 5.5 - To download free trial click here .) 2. Electronic Media Specialists--radio news broadcast (software: Audacity 1.2.6) (free download at []) 3. Writers--Public Relations News Release (software: Microsoft Word)  Better quality tutorials may be viewed on the InDesign & Audacity Tutorials page.  Video Tutorial for InDesign media type="file" key="indesign.flv" width="632" height="632"

Dummy Text For Graphic Designers
Photos for Graphic Designers Video Tutorial for Audacity media type="file" key="audacity.flv" width="632" height="632" Quotes for Broadcasters
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Broadcasters, post a word document with your 5 questions you would have asked in the press conference. Include you name and school.
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__** Post your products below **__ Just click 'Edit' at the top of the page and upload your files. Be sure to put your name beside your product. Audio files need to be no longer than two minutes and in the MP3 or AAC format. Post Press Releases in Microsoft Word. Using InDesign, export your layout as a PDF and then upload it to the page. Post any questions you might have in the discussion board by clicking the thumbtack icon next to the 'Edit' button.

Taylor Hale Press Release[[file:Press Release Taylor Hale.docx]]
Justin Wiseman Broadcast media type="file" key="justin.mp3" width="240" height="20"

==Britain Morris Layout