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Session 4

In this session, you will be learning some interesting


stuffs!

You already learn how to collect data and write news


story. Now, you will learn to compile your news story.

In this session, there will be manual for 4 softwares


that you may want to use for your news writing.

They are :

 Mindmapper 2008
 Microsoft Word
 Adobe Photoshop ( version 6.0)
 Microsoft Publisher

All these softwares are in your computer and are of


same version. So, you would not face any difficulty.

Do explore these softwares and enjoy learning !!!


Mindmapper

Using a mind map to write news story is very important.

Before you want to pen down your news story, it would be

advisable to break your information into a few sections. This

would not only help you to have a clearer picture, but will help

readers to see the gist of your story after you compiled it.

The software displayed in this manual is Mindmapper 2008.

There are a few simple and easy steps for you to follow.

How to start a map, enter a topic and sub-topic

1. Click on the mind map software.

2. To start a new map, simply click on “New” Button.


3. To edit map title, double click on the title and start typing. The
example is given below. Press the enter button once you are
done.

Type your title


here.
4. To add a topic, select a parent topic and start typing. It will look
like below.

5. To add another topic, just start typing since the parent topic is
already selected.
6. Once you have done, you will see a mind map like below.
How to Edit and move a title.

1. To edit a topic, click on the particular topic, edit it and press enter.

2. To add another node, click on the title and start typing.


3. To move a topic, select, drag and drop at desired position.

This mind map is simple as ABC. Good


luck!
Microsoft Word

You can type your news story using Microsoft Word. Using this

software is not only easy but you are familiar with it too. Just

type your text in Microsoft Word as usual. However, make sure

that you type your text according to columns like you see in the

newspaper.

1. Click on the Page Layout icon.


2. Now, click on columns. You may choose the amount of columns

that you want. Nevertheless, be caution; do not use too many

columns like 6-7 columns in a page. The recommended column

would be from two to three columns in a page.


3. Start typing your text. If you want to insert pictures in the

text just click on insert and then click pictures. Then choose

the picture that you want from the file and select it.

That is all you need for Microsoft


Word .
Adobe Photoshop

When you open your Photoshop, what do you see? Yes! You

will see many icons beside the menu option along the top

screen. Icons like paintbrush are some of the tool that you

will be able to recognise. However, do you really know what

the rest of the icons mean?

So, in this manual, there are many tools that would be in-

troduced to you so that it would be easier for you in editing

your pictures in Photoshop. After you have mastered all these

tools, it is important for you to select the correct tools. Se-

lection is a crucial part of comprehending Photoshop’s meth-

ods. It is very important to ensure that you select the suit-

able tools for the particular picture(s) that you will be edit-

ing.
Basic tools

1. The Rectangular Marquee tool is the third tool (vertically) from

left. It is used to select rectangular areas of an image. Just se-

lect the tool and drag across the image to the area that you

want. It also works in corner-to-corner mode.

From the example given, just click in the Rectangular Marquee

tool and drag to the item that you want to edit. In this case, the

taller building is selected. Now go to edit and click copy. Later,

create a new page and paste it there. It is that simple!


2. The Lasso tool is a free-form selection tool. It can be used like a
pen to draw selection border by hand. When using this tool, you
can shape it according to any shape that you like but you have to
be precise because this selection must be drawn in a single motion.

With the magnetic lasso tool, you do not have to keep the mouse
button held down. Just click start, drag close to the object edge.
Later, double-click to end it. Now go to edit and click copy. Later,
create a new page and paste it there

3. The magic wand is a special tool used for selecting areas of

similar colours. It works by sampling the colour of any image that

you choose. Click on it and then see the magic of the magic wand.

These are some of the basic tools presented that you can use in

Adobe Photoshop. With these, you will be able to edit pictures more

professionally.
Microsoft Publisher

1. When you click open Microsoft publisher, select Newsletter by


clicking it.

2. Now, you will be given a choice of newsletters. You may choose


any sample that you prefer. Double click on the newsletter of
your choice.
3. Just follow the instruction given to you in the newsletter. Add ti-
tle where you are asked to add, insert images where there are
space for you to add them. Add text at the space given.
4. To turn to the next page, just click on the number 2 at the bot-
tom left of the software.

5. If you want to add more pages, just click on the insert tab and
the press insert pages.
6. You will be given choice- the amount of page that you want to add,
and where you will like to add them. For example, “before this
page” , “after this page” and etc like below.

Good Luck !!!


Task
1. You are required to write a news story based on a real life event.

You may go to your neighbourhood and write a news story that is

taking place. For example, your neighbour’s wedding, fun fair and

so on. You may also write a news story on based on the events

that is happening in your school. For instance, school canteen day,

English language week (or any other subject like Science week,

Mathematics week and etc.), “gotong-royong” day, sports day and

so on.

2. Use all the skills that have you learned in this course. You may

also want to use the softwares given in the manual. If you want to

use other software which is not mentioned in this course, you

may do so, provided that you can type your news story there.

3. You have to work in groups of not more than 5 people.

4. Present your news story during the next session. Each presenta-

tion must not be more than 10 minutes. Remember, this is a com-

petition. The best group would be the winner. Marks would be given

based on your news story skills, content, layout, and theme. Some-

thing special will be waiting for the winner. Good luck and remem-

ber all the skills taught.

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