Before you start, you need to know how to open and save file in a word processing program like Word or WordPerfect. You can also use an accessory on your computer like NotePad or WordPad. If you follow these basic instructions and warnings, your teacher should be able to publish your file on the web with few problems.
Your Name
Date
"Title of Article"
by Author of Article (if known)
Date of Article (if known)
SUMMARY
This is the beginning of your summary . Keep typing, and do not press Enter at the end of a line. It should continue wrapping automatically.
RESPONSE
This is your personal response to the article. Just keep on typing, and don't press Enter.
VOCABULARY
Word 1 (part of speech) ~ meaning
Other related word forms
Word 2 (part of speech) ~ meaning
Other related word forms
[continue like this until you have five words]
"Original contexts of vocabulary."
LOCATION: http://....[type in the URL of the article's original source here]
When you are finished, you are ready to name and save your file. Start to save it the way you normally do with the program you are using. However, when it asks the "Save as type?" question, be sure to choose TEXT. Your file extension (the last three letters after the dot) should be .txt. When it asks for the filename, use this formula to name your file for the project:
For example, if your name is Margaret Young, and you are writing your first summary, your filename will look like this:
If your name is Franco Zappa, and this is your second summary, the filename will look like this:
Doing this is actually a lot easier than it sounds, and it will save your teacher a lot of headaches. After you have named and saved your file on a 3.5" diskette, hand it in to your teacher on the day it is due. By the way, be sure that your name is on the outside of the diskette, and that you have a backup copy.
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