January 24

INVESTIGATION:

1-What is a newsletter? Research, and then give a definition in your own words.

2-What is the purpose of a newsletter? Explain and give an example of a newsletter.

3-Now, please do an analysis of the newsletter you are using as an example. Give detailed information about the newsletter you are using as an example. (Look at topics such as: What are the average number of pages? What is the color scheme? Does it inform its readers of events/news? What other aspects or topics should you also consider????)

4-Name (at least) 2 programs which are designed to create newsletters. (Include details about the features that each one offers.

5-Why are we using Microsoft Publisher? Justify your answer.

Using this link, research “Creating High School Newsletters” (http://www.online.tusc.k12.al.us/shortc/newsltrs/introduction.htm) and answer the following questions.

6. What are the characteristics of an effective newsletter?
7. What are the steps of putting together a newsletter?

Also, your Unit of Work is online (finally).