AudacityAudacity is a free program that is used for recording audio and/or editing audio.

To download the program:1. go to: http://audacity.sourceforge.net2. click the ‘Download Audacity 2.0.4 hyperlink (or most current version available)3. follow the directions on the pop-ups that appear

a. click ‘run’b. choose your languagec. click ‘next’ as needed

To open the program:1. click your ‘start’ or button2. click ‘All Programs’ and then click3. or, if you have created a desktop shortcut, click on it:4. Use the program’s feature as needed!

AudacityHere is a basic overview of the program (part 1):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7BuceavV-Y

AudacityHere is a basic overview of the program (part 2):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8f6yvgUjds

AudacityIf you’re using a device with a built in microphone make sure its on and working.If your device does not have a built in microphone, plug one in and make sure its working. (Use your owner’s manual if necessary)

Go to: , download the text of thePreamble of the U.S. Constitution and paste it on a word document or copy it from here:

EXERCISE ONE

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/preamble

Practice reading it a few times and remember to pause briefly at every comma. Record you reading the Preamble, use the ‘Amplify’ effect as needed, save it (‘File’ , ‘Export File’ (as a WAV type) and submit your ‘Exercise One’ to your instructor for evaluation.