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Citing Sources As You Work
When collecting images or quotations for use in your multimedia projects, be sure to copy the source URL and other citation information AS YOU COLLECT THE DATA. It will be very difficult to backtrack and try to figure out where the information came from after the project is complete! Simply copy the URL (web address) into a document and save it to a group folder you create on the desktop. A back up is strongly suggested!

Recording Spoken Word
Experiment with distance from the microphone for the best recorded sound. Record a test sentence, listen back to be sure that you have a quality take! Also be sure that the wave pattern has not clipped (exceeded the height of the box on the screen) - this clipping will result in a distorted sound. Practice every word before reading it into Audacity. Editing is possible, but it's much easier to read the script correctly the first time. Practice practice, practice! Read slowly and articulate each syllable.

Organize Your Work Time
Make a check list of goals in and independent assignments for each member of your group. Gather your resources before attempting to deal with the technology. If you have no resources to prepare a script, your efforts will be fruitless! Every minute counts!