Radio Broadcast Project

Objective: to practice the basic principles of broadcast writing and reporting and to orally present stories in the format of a radio newscast

Requirements:

1. Using on-line newspaper websites (like theeagle.com, cnn.com, usatoday.com), rewrite stories using broadcast style (refer back to your textbook for tips). Your newscast should include at least 5 stories—at least 1 local news story, one state story, one national story, one world story, and one sports or entertainment story. Stories should be 15 to 20 seconds in length. Your completed newscast should be at least 1 minute.

2. Make your newscast as realistic as possible. Create a name for your radio station, include an appropriate opening and then close your newscast in a professional way. Listen again to NPR for example ideas.

3. Practice. Practice. Practice. Read your stories several times aloud and time them. You must be familiar with the words and speak clearly. Know your stuff before you record!

4. Your radio newscast will be recorded on the computer using Audacity as part of your final grade for the project. The file will be saved and posted online for your classmates to hear.

Radio Broadcast Project Rubric

Criteria Points Possible

Broadcast copy 60

At least 5 stories written in broadcast style

Stories have news value and cover local, state, national and world issues, as well as sports or entertainment

Length 15
At least two minutes with 15 to 20 seconds per story

Delivery 15

Clear diction and pronunciation

Appropriate pacing

Transitions between stories

Recording 10

Recoded file as a MP3 using Audacity