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	Open your edited narrative essay and rename it
	Use technology tools to format your essay
	Use your tools: Put one space after punctuation Use one return after a paragraph Use margins, tabs, and alignment instead of spaces
	Mix it up: Use bold for contrast or emphasis Use italics for titles and minor emphasis Use different fonts, sizes, and colors
	Keep it simple: Use a limited number of fonts in your publication. Use formatting features sparingly. Use a variety of formatting features.
	Save your document

Activity 2: Brochure Template
Task: Desktop Publishing

	Find a template for your brochure
	Make sure the template is appropriate for your topic
	Make changes to the template so that it enhances your message
	Add your narrative essay to the template
	Include information about the product, opinion, organization, or event
	Format the text, and make sure your text is: Attractive Easy to read
	Save your brochure

Activity 3: Image Search
Task: Brochure Images

	Open a new word processing document and type your name, date, and a title
	Find at least four images that relate to your topic
	Download images to your computer
	Insert images into your document
	Cite the sources for images
	Save your document

Activity 4: Copyright and Fair Use
Task: Image Copyright

	Open your document with your images and citations
	Find and record the copyright status for each of your images
	Get permission for any images if necessary
	Save your document

Activity 5: Graphic Design
Task: Graphic Design

	Open your brochure
	Add your images to make your brochure more visually appealing and enhance the message
	Add clip art to make your brochure more visually appealing and enhance the message
	Use principles of design to improve your brochure, including: Alignment Balance Contrast Proximity Repetition White Space
	Apply the rule of thirds to arrange the type and graphics
	Save your brochure
	Print your brochure
	Share your brochure and get feedback from the reader

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