1. Audacity is a free program that is used for recording audio and/or editing audio. To download the program: 1.go to: http://audacity.sourceforge.nethttp://audacity.sourceforge.net 2. 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 language c.click next as needed To open the program: 1.click your start or button 2.click All Programs and then click 3.or, if you have created a desktop shortcut, click on it: 4.Use the programs feature as needed!

2. Here is a basic overview of the program (part 1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7BuceavV-Y

3. Here is a basic overview of the program (part 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8f6yvgUjds

4. If youre 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 owners manual if necessary) Go to:, download the text of the Preamble 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.