Reader script

COMM 2101: Writing for Multimedia

Reader script

Using the information you learned in the book, write a 30-second reader script using a split-page script format. Your reader should be about a newsworthy topic with at least one fact cited to a primary or secondary source.

Remember:

· A reader script does not have any quotes or soundbites in it. It should be straight audio with a possible graphic.

· You do not need to record this. Just write it in the proper format.

· Use broadcast script style.

· Your anchor will be in the studio on camera for the reader, so make sure to denote that in your video instruction.

Example:

Video

Audio

(00:00-00:30) ANCHOR CU W/GFX

(00:00-00:30) SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY IS PREPARING FOR A WEEK OF CLASSIC FUN. HOMECOMING AT THE SCHOOL STARTS ON SUNDAY…OCTOBER 1…WITH A COMPETITION OF REGIONAL COLLEGIATE MARCHING BANDS. THE THEME OF THIS YEAR’S WEEK OF EVENTS IS “CLASSIC.” OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE THE RESIDENTIAL STEP SHOW… THE FASHION SHOW… AND A PERFORMANCE BY RAPPER YO GOTTI (GAH-TEE). THE HOMECOMING GAME IS ON OCTOBER 7 AT 2 P.M. IN T-A WRIGHT STADIUM.

This assignment is due on Desire2Learn by 10 p.m. Thursday, June 11. It should be typed and in proper format. No late work will be accepted. Submit a source sheet for the source of your information.