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All About Me – MS Publisher Project
Research Requirement (Daily Grade)
You will need to create a Newsletter folder in your Technology folder on the Server. You will
be required to complete research for a social justice issue and a vocation. All research should be
saved in your Newsletter Folder on your network drive and name the Word document
research. Your research should also contain at least 6 picture files related to your topics and all
sources used (URLs for websites). Research details:
1. Social Justice Issue research must identify a LOCAL charitable organization that you
might be interested in volunteering at. You need to research the location, services offered,
hours of operation, donation items needed and any requirements for volunteering
(applications, dress code, etc.). You will need to save at least 3 picture files related to the
organization. Keep in mind when you are selecting an organization, why do you want to
volunteer for this organization? Why is it important to you? All research must be
contained in your research word document including your sources.
2. Vocation research must identify a vocation that you may be interested in pursuing
sometime in your life. An example of a vocation is Vocation means a call. It is God’s
invitation, His call to each person to love and serve Him and His Church in a
particular state or way of life. Each person's vocation flows from the grace of
Baptism. Vocations associated with your religion can be selected from a wide range of
jobs including: associations with youth ministry, choir, Altar Server, Extraordinary
Minister, Stephen Ministries, and teacher, Deacon, Nun or Priest. Your research should
contain a description of the vocation, what responsibilities it entails, and any training or
educational requirements. You will need to save at least 3 picture files related to the
vocation. Keep in mind when you are selecting a vocation, why do you want to follow
this calling? Why is it important to you? All research must be contained in your research
word document including your sources.
RESEARCH DUE: NOVEMBER 19/20
Project Requirements (Test/Project Grade)
Design a 3 page newsletter about yourself using MS Publisher. You will be using several
different skills to complete this project. The publisher file should be named All About Me and
saved in the Newsletter folder on your network. The 3 page template has been saved on the
network in the Web Design folder, under your class and section folder (7-1, 7-2, 7-3 or 7-4).
Each page in the template has pre-defined headings, text boxes, picture examples and captions.
You will fill in the template with your research completed above. Page descriptions are listed
below. Your headlines need to be eye-catching and large enough to read. You will also need to
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insert other pictures or clip art to enhance the project. Each picture must contain a caption. Each
article must contain a picture or an interesting quote to catch the reader’s attention. Article font
size cannot exceed 11 pt. and Line spacing cannot be more than 1. Font size should be smaller
for captions.
Articles may flow from 1 page to another. You must have at least 1 article that flows onto
another page. Make sure to use text boxes directing the reader to the flow of the article. (from
the first article to next page; and use the article title on the other page to help the reader find the
article). Extra credit can be earned for linking multiple articles. Remember only link front to
back pages, not back pages to front pages, or top articles to bottom articles on the same page.
1st page: You will need to list several items on the first page. Please note the following items
will be required: Organization Name (you can make it up), Newsletter Date, Newsletter title,
Table of Contents (Inside This Issue), and Special Points of Interest. Each article must also be
supported with a picture and caption, or an interesting quote or fact. Please see article notes
below:
Lead Story headline - discuss who you are, (not physically), your likes/dislikes, hobbies,
where you go to school, personality; your family, brothers/sisters, pets. We will schedule
the use of the digital cameras and each student will insert their picture for this
article.
Secondary Story headline – unique points about yourself, interesting facts or unknown
facts about you
2nd page: You will need to complete 3 articles for this page. You will also need to insert a
picture and caption relating to the articles as well as interesting quote or fact. Please see article
notes below:
Inside Story headline (top): Write about a local (must be in Dallas/Ft. Worth) charitable
organization and social justice topic that is important to you.
Inside Story headline (left): write about how someone can get involved to help.
Inside Story headline (right): write about why you chose this topic or organization. Issues
in Dallas could include: poverty, clothing, hunger, education, housing, health, language,
etc. (Examples: SPCA, St. Vincente de Paul, Austin Street Shelter, Dallas Food Pantry)
3rd page: You will need to complete 2 articles for this page. You will also need to insert a
picture and caption relating to the articles. Please see article notes below:
Inside Story headline (left): Write about a calling (vocation) that you may have
involving your faith. Describe the vocation or responsibilities.
Inside Story headline (right): must contain training needed for the vocation or education
needed, and about why you are interested in the vocation.
Due December 15/16